Tuesday, 12 January 2016

Prunus laurocerasus


  • Common Name - English laurel
  • Botanical Name - Prunus laurocerasus
  • Family - Rosaceae
  • Bud - alternate
  • Bark - smooth
  • Leaf - simple, obovate shape, acute apex, cuneate base, serrate margin
  • Flower - raceme inflorescence, April - May
  • Fruit - drupe, black, July - August
  • Habit - dense, stiffly upright
  • Form - round
  • Size - 7-10 m
  • Culture - full sun, acidic/well drained soil
  • Use - hedge row, screening

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