Botanical Name: Prunus caroliniana
Common Name: Carolina laurelcherry
Type of Plant: dicot: tree/shrub
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape an upright, single or multi-trunked plant, with spreading branches forming a full rounded-oval canopy; the smaller branches are dark maroon color
Height 10-25'(30')
Spread 2/3-equal
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full or partial sun
Soil prefers well-drained loam but tolerates poorer
Hardiness hardy (zones 7-24); thrives in warm humid locations
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnate, alternate, elliptic-oval; 2-4" long, dark glossy green above, pale green beneath
Flowers creamy white, small (1/4-1/3"), in terminal 1-2" spikes; fragrant; March-April
Fruit drupe: 1/4-1/2" diameter, fleshy, black-purple seed
 
Propagation:
seed, semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
a small accent or patio tree (for its form, flower display and glossy foliage); can be shaped into hedges, screen or topiary
 
Landscape Care:
Watering regular is preferred; avoid excess water in wet heavy soils
Fertilizing balanced, in spring; check for chlorosis
Pruning to shape desired; if flowers are wanted, head back
Pests/Diseases bacterial fireblight, scale
Special Conditions/Other leaves, stems and seeds are poisonous
 
Origin: Eastern United States
Family: Rosaceae

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