Prunus laur. 'Schipkaensis' - 60-80 CM C5

Description
The Cherry laurel 'Schipkaensis Macrophylla' (Prunus laurocerasus) is a broad, loose, large 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 'Schipkaensis Macrophylla' 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. 3 metres and grows to a width of approx. 5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Laurocerasus officinalis.

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

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Cherry laurel 'Schipkaensis Macrophylla' are dark green, ovate, glossy and alternate. They are about 10 - 17 cm in size.

Spread
South-east Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Cherry laurel 'Schipkaensis Macrophylla' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cherry laurel 'Schipkaensis Macrophylla' is a broad and loose-growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 5 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 50 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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Cherry laurel 'Schipkaensis Macrophylla' 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 'Schipkaensis Macrophylla' 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

Root
Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis Macrophylla' is a deep-rooting plant.