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: 10 Gallon 4-5'
  • Status: BeautiFULL
  • Availability: Online

$323.00

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.