Prunus laur. 'Otto Luyken' - 25-30 CM C2.5

Description
The Cherry laurel 'Otto Luyken' (Prunus laurocerasus) is a bushy, broad small 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 'Otto Luyken' also has shiny, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to shady, sheltered location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Laurocerasus officinalis.

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

leaves
The evergreen leaves of Cherry laurel 'Otto Luyken' are dark green, ovate, glossy, alternate, with entire margins.

Spread
Germany.

Frost hardiness
The Cherry laurel 'Otto Luyken' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cherry laurel 'Otto Luyken' is a bushy and spreading small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.2 - 1.5 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 35 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from mid-March to early April, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to 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 'Otto Luyken' 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 'Otto Luyken' appear in clusters from May to June. They are strongly scented.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

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

Root
Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken' is a deep-rooting plant.