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Schip Laurel
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Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis'
A handsome upright shrub for woodland gardens with filtered sunlight or dappled shade. Glossy, medium green foliage with a refined look on a dense, vase-shaped form that has a layered appearance. Stalks of fragrant white flowers appear in spring. Hardier than dwarf English laurel. Evergreen.
USDA Zones: 6-9
Plant Specifications
Height
6-10 feet
Spread
6-10 feet
Bloom Color
White; Foliage: Green
Planting and Care Tips
Plant
Thrives in slightly deep, fertile, moist, humusy, well-drained soil; tolerates poor, sandy, or clay soils. Prefers more sun in cool climates, more shade in warmer areas.
Feed
Feed in early spring.
Water
Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates dry shade.
Prune
Prune after flowering to shape.
Exposure
Full sun, Partial sun