Prunus laur. (Filigrow) 'Sofia'? - 25 CM BALL C7.5

Description
The Cherry laurel 'Sofia'® (Prunus laurocerasus) is a dense, compact, evergreen small shrub with decorative, glossy, lanceolate, medium green leaves. It also bears white flowers from May to June. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and is approx. 1.2 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Laurocerasus officinalis.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the flowers are favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates shade

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Cherry laurel 'Sofia'® are medium green, lanceolate, glossy, alternate, serrated.

Spread
South-east Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Cherry laurel 'Sofia'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cherry laurel 'Sofia'® is a small shrub that grows densely and compactly. It usually reaches a height of 1.2 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.2 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Cherry laurel 'Sofia'® sets beautiful accents together with: Red hedge barberry 'Atropurpurea'.

Tasks
- Mulching: In the period from March to April - Pruning: In the period from mid-March to early April.

Care
- Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white flowers appear from May to June. They are strongly scented.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, privacy screen, hedge (pruning), bee pasture, bird food plant

Root
Prunus laurocerasus 'Sofia'® is a deep-rooting plant.