| Common Name: |
Cherry Laurel |
| Scientific Name: |
Prunus caroliniana |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Carolina Cherry Laurel, Carolina Laurel Cherry |
| Category: |
Tree |
| Habit: |
Evergreen |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Size: |
3/16 in. across |
| Bloom Shape: |
Bloom in dense racemes (2-3 in. long) |
| Bloom Season: |
Late winter to early spring |
| Fruit Description: |
Flowers (each to 5/16 in. long) are followed by green fruits which initially turn reddish purple before ripening in fall to shiny black. Birds love the fruit |
| Foliage Description: |
Glossy, lanceolate-oblong dark green leaves (to 2-4 in. long) have pointed tips |
| Height of Plant: |
15-20 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
10-15 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 7 - 10 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium |
| Soil Type: |
Moist but well-drained soils |
| Native Range: |
Southeastern North Carolina to Florida west to Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas |
| Maintenance: |
Low |
| Photographer: |
Jon Wooten |
| Location: |
Native Plant Garden |