BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A rare selection of laurel, Prunus laurocerasus 'Camelliifolia' is a vigorous, flowering, evergreen shrub with curious and eye catching, curled leaves all year round. These leaves are lush, dark green and excellent for use in flower arrangements. In late spring it is covered with upright spikes of white flowers that last for several weeks. An excellent, evergreen garden plant and a fine choice for screening unsightly buildings.

Supplied Size: 3L containers (30 - 40 cm tall)

Features

• Common name: Cherry Laurel.
• Position: Sun or shade.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: May.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Moderate - vigorous.
• Habit: Large, densely branching shrub.
• Height: 4 m (13 ft)
• Spread: 4 m (13 ft)
• Notes: This plant can be pruned hard in spring if required. A specimen of Prunus laurocerasus 'Camelliifolia', planted in the woodland garden surrounding our nursery had reached a height of 3.5 m and a spread of 4 m after 12 years.