Prunus laur. 'Mount Vernon' - P9

Description
The Cherry laurel 'Mount Vernon' (Prunus laurocerasus) is a flat, compact dwarf shrub that produces white, clustered flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from May to June. They produce black, round fruits from August. They exude a strong fragrance. The Cherry laurel 'Mount Vernon' also has shiny, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 1 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Laurocerasus officinalis.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates shade

leaves
The evergreen leaves of Cherry laurel 'Mount Vernon' are dark green, ovate, glossy, alternate, toothed. They are about 7 - 10 cm in size.

Spread
Germany.

Frost hardiness
The Cherry laurel 'Mount Vernon' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cherry laurel 'Mount Vernon' is a dwarf shrub that grows flat and compact. It usually reaches a height of 20 - 30 cm and is approx. 0.5 - 1 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 5 - 15 cm per year.

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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Cherry laurel 'Mount Vernon' 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 Cherry laurel 'Mount Vernon' appear in clusters from May to June. They are strongly scented.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, hedges (pruning), bed edging

Root
Prunus laurocerasus 'Mount Vernon' is a deep-rooting plant.