Prunus laur. 'Marbled White' - P9

Description
The Cherry laurel 'Marbled White' (Prunus laurocerasus) is an evergreen shrub with decorative, glossy, egg-shaped, green-white leaves. It also bears white flowers arranged in clusters 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 around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Laurocerasus officinalis.

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

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Cherry laurel 'Marbled White's are green-white, ovate, glossy, alternate.

Spread
South-east Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Cherry laurel 'Marbled White' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cherry laurel 'Marbled White' is a shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 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 'Marbled White' 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 of the Cherry laurel 'Marbled White' appear in clusters 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