Jade Turtle™ Cherry Laurel (Prunus)
Shrub
- Handsome cherry laurel with a useful compact habit.
- Evergreen shrub that is highly disease-resistant!
- Boxwood alternative for hedges, borders, or containers.
- Zones 6-9, sun to part sun, up to 3’ tall x 3’ wide at maturity.
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Common name: Cherry Laurel
Zone: 6-9
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun). The warmer the climate, the more shade it will tolerate.
Height x width: 3’ tall x 3’ wide at maturity.
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Proven Winners, evergreen, privacy & screening, heat-tolerant, salt-tolerant, pollinator-friendly, winter interest, container-friendly
Uses: Specimen, hedge, landscaping, privacy screen, container garden, formal plantings
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun).
Water: Average water needs. Water regularly until established.
Spacing: 2-3ft apart.
Fertilizing: No fertilizer necessary. In fact, the plant will respond poorly to chemical fertilization.
Winterizing: No special care is needed. Remove spent foliage in spring before new growth appears.
Maintenance & pruning: Keeps its nice shape and size naturally, but some pruning right after flowering in late spring can be done 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.