Schipka Cherry Laurel (Prunus)
Shrub
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- Shade-tolerant evergreen shrub great for privacy hedges.
- White flowers attract pollinators in droves.
- Thrives in tough-to-grow soils.
- Zones 6-9, part sun/shade, up to 15’ tall at maturity.
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Common name: Schipka Cherry Laurel, Skip Cherry Laurel
Zone: 6-9
Sun exposure: Part-sun (4-6 hours sun), Shade (<4 hours sun).
Height x width: 10-15’ tall x 5-7’ wide at maturity.
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Evergreen, deer-resistant, privacy & screening, drought-tolerant, heat-tolerant
Uses: Specimen, hedge, landscaping, privacy screen.
How to Grow
Light: Part-sun (4-6 hours sun), Shade (<4 hours sun).
Water: Moderate water needs.
Spacing: 2-3ft apart.
Fertilizing: Apply a light, well-balanced fertilizer in the spring.
Winterizing: No special care is needed. Remove spent foliage in spring before new growth appears.
Maintenance & pruning: Prune after flowering in late spring to control shape and size.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.