Prunus laur. 'Obelisk'? - 100-125 CM C12

Description
Attention! The species Prunus laurocerasus is classified as an invasive species in Switzerland and may not be traded, planted or otherwise distributed there.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Laurocerasus officinalis.

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Cherry laurel are dark green, ovate, glossy, alternate.

Spread
Southeast Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Cherry laurel has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cherry laurel is a large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 2 - 4 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.

Flower
The white flowers of Cherry laurel appear in clusters from May to June. They are strongly scented.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Root
Prunus laurocerasus is a deep-rooting plant.