





Prunus laurocerasus 'Volcano'
cherry laurel
- Winter hardy
- Compact, bushy habit
- Perfect for mass planting and hedges
- Category: Evergreen
- Alternate Cultivar: 'Jong1'
- Patent: PP29,889
- Hardiness Zone: 6-9
- Height: 4-7 ft
- Spread: 4-5 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Purchase options for cherry laurel
- Size: 6 Gallon 36-42"
- Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
- Availability: Online
$177.00
- Size: 10 Gallon 4-5'
- Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
- Availability: Online
$308.00
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Add To CartPrunus Volcano is a hardy evergreen shrub with a compact, bushy form. It features glossy dark green leaves with bronze-red new growth, which mature to bright green in summer. In spring, it produces small, fragrant white flowers, followed by black ornamental fruit. Volcano thrives in sun or semi-shade with moist, well-drained soil. It's easy to prune and is perfect for hedges, mass plantings, or as a specimen plant, offering a dense, attractive privacy screen.
Attributes
• | Great Foliage |
Flower Color
• | White |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• | Spring |
Habit
• | Upright |
Soil Moisture
• | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing Tips for Prunus laurocerasus 'Volcano'
This evergreen shrub thrives in full sun or partial sun for optimal growth. Water it when the top 2 inches of soil feel dry. It grows moderately, reaching a height of 4 to 7 feet and a width of 4 to 5 feet, making it a great choice for various landscaping needs.