Buy Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis'

Schip laurel is a popular hedge choice for its narrow growth habit and evergreen foliage. The leaves are much darker green than English laurel, although they are the same species. Schip laurel is the most shade-tolerant of the cherry-laurel types and can

A stunning low-maintenance hedge or accent, this dense 6? tall by 8? wide dark glossy evergreen produces fragrant white flower spikes in spring; one the hardiest selections avaialable, it is easliy pruned to keep its shape. S-PSh/M

One of the hardier laurels, the Schipka Cherry Laurel is stellar narrow hedge for a variety of climates. The shrub tolerates many different soil types and its relatively quick growth makes it easy to maintain without much of a fuss. There are a number of immediate benefits to choosing the Schipka Cherry Laurel for your next hedge: Dense foliage makes for an excellent compact hedge or privacy wall Easy to prune and to maintain a clean appearance Grows well in shadier environments Stays evergreen throughout the seasons This Schipka has smaller leaves than other laurels, so it creates a neat and clean shape when pruned. The shrub grows up to two feet per year, so it can rapidly produce a tall and dense screen for privacy. In the spring, the Schipka Cherry Laurel produces attractive stalks of aromatic white flowers. With uniquely medium-sized and glossy green foliage, this laurel can create a pleasingly layered look. As it doesn’t thrive under direct sunlight, this laurel grows well at the edge of a wooded area or in other environments with dappled shade. The shrub was first discovered on Bulgaria’s Schipka mountain pass and was then given its name 'Schipkaensis'.

An upright vase shaped shrub with fragrant, white flowers in spring. Good plant for hedging.

An exceptional large sized evergreen laurel. These plants have an upright barrel shaped habit. Can grow 10-12' tall. Awards: Award of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Recommended by: the United States National Arboretum.