Landscape Notes: Otto Luyken Laurel is valuable for its flower spikes and course texture in a dwarf plant. Makes a good foundation plant. It produces very showy, white spikes that are 3-4 inches in length.
Exposure/Culture: Otto Luyken Laurel grows well in sun or shade. It thrives in a well drained soil and responds well to pruning.
Other Notes: This low growing compact shrub offers year round interest with it's dark green and glossy foliage to showy white flowers that are fragrant. It provides a winter habitat for birds and can also be used as a hedge, background plant, and even a privacy screen.
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| Genus |
Prunus |
| Species |
laurocerasus |
| Container Size |
3 Gallon |
| Foliage Color |
Green |
| Mature Height |
2-3 Feet |
| Mature Spread |
4-6 Feet |
| Soil |
Well Drained |
| Zones |
6-9 |
| Mature Form |
Spreading |
| Growth Rate |
Medium |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun to Full Shade |
| Flower Color |
White |
| Fall Color |
Green |
| Bloom Period |
Spring |
