Buy Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'

Also Known As

Otto Luyken English Laurel

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-10'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

6b-9b

2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $19.95

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Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken' plant details

Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, dwarf, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'

USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This easy-care dwarf cherry laurel makes a fine compact hedge or specimen. It features a lovely spreading habit reaching only 4' high and 6-8' wide. This fine shrub has deep-green evergreen foliage and masses of small white flowers in spring which turn to interesting black cherry-like fruits in the fall. This elegant plant makes a lovely accent and it is also beautiful when massed. S-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

A compact shrub with glossy, dark green foliage and white blooms in spring. Makes an excellent low hedge.

By: Garden World

Wide horizontal spreading plant with narrow leaves and abundunt white flowers in the spring. Slow growing but is capable of 3 to 4 foot high and twice as wide in time. Easily pruned. One of the best broadleaf evergreens. Awards: Award of Merit and Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.