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Cherry Laurel, Compact
Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta'
Compact Cherry Laurel offers an excellent solution for landscaping in the diverse soil conditions of Texas. This Texas-Native evergreen shrub not only thrives in slightly acidic soils but has good tolerance for alkaline soils, making it adaptable to the varying pH levels commonly found throughout the state. Its versatility in soil preference allows for widespread cultivation in gardens, parks, and urban landscapes across Texas, providing year-round beauty and functionality.
Compact Cherry Laurel boasts a robust growth habit, making it an ideal choice for creating dense hedges or privacy screens. When planting in rows, spacing each shrub approximately 3 to 6 feet apart ensures proper airflow and ample room for growth while allowing for customization based on desired density. Cherry Laurel prefers full sun, but can grow in shaded areas, although will not have as dense foliage.
Furthermore, Compact Cherry Laurel exhibits deer-resistant properties, making it particularly well-suited for regions where deer browsing poses a challenge to gardeners. Its aromatic foliage deters deer while providing an attractive backdrop of glossy green leaves year-round. Small fragrant white flowers appear in late winter to early spring, followed by black berries that ripen in the summer and provide food to wildlife.
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Small Evergreen Tree |
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Hedge |
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Screen |
Flower Color:White
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Height15 Feet
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Spread8 Feet
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Interesting Notes
Leaves, twigs, and stems are toxic if ingested.
USDA Hardiness Zone 7b
Available Sizes:
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Description |
| CHE-COM-05 |
#005 CHERRY LAUREL, COMPACT |
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| CHE-COM-24B |
24BOX CHERRY LAUREL, COMPACT |
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| CHE-COM-30 |
#030 CHERRY LAUREL, COMPACT |
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| CHE-COM-15 |
#015 CHERRY LAUREL, COMPACT |
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Characteristics & Attributes
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Deer Tolerance
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Exposure
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Habit
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Soil pH Preference
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Texas Native
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