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

Success Starts With Soil

Prunus 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
Foliage Color
Green
Red
Maintenance and Care
Drought Tolerant
Mass Planting
Flower Color
White
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
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.