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Prunus laurocerasus 'Mount Vernon'

Also Known As

  • Prunus laurocerasus 'Mt Vernon'
  • Mount Vernon English Laurel
  • Mt Vernon Dwarf English Laurel

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

  • H: 18"-36"
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Prunus laurocerasus 'Mount Vernon' plant details

Prunus laurocerasus 'Mount Vernon' is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Prunus laurocerasus 'Mount Vernon'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring
Uses: hedge, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Prunus laurocerasus 'Mount Vernon'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This outstanding small shrub is incredibly useful in the landscape. Pretty but tough, this non-seeding (so non-invasive) selection is smaller than others reaching just 2' tall and spreading to 4-5' wide. This English Laurel tolerates poor soil and even dry shade! There isn't a more perfect plant for where a well-mannered groundcover or informal border is desired. S-Sh/M
An evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. With its glossy green foliage, this shrub works well as a hedge or mass planting. Growth Rate slow
Evergreen shrub/ground cover with glossy green leaves, Hardy to USDA Zone 6

Gardening facts about Prunus laurocerasus 'Mount Vernon' plant

How to Grow Prunus laurocerasus 'Mount Vernon'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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