Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta'

Also Known As

Carolina Cherry Laurel

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

7a-10b

Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta' plant details

Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Making a superb hedge or screen, this dense, compact form of the Carolina Laurel typically reaches 6-10' tall and 3-6' wide, with exceptionally nice, deep-green foliage and, in spring, lots of tiny snow-white blossoms, the blooms are highly attractive to bees and butterflies and become small fruit which are attractive to birds; this medium shrub can be pruned into a small tree if desired. S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Broadleaved evergreen shrub to small tree, to 15' tall x 6' wide and more with age, but easily kept smaller, trimmed as a hedge or small specimen. Fragrant leaves that can be sniffed but NOT ingested. A Texas native that is tolerant of great heat and drought but accepts summer water. Sun to part shade. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.