Monus cherry laurel
Prunus caroliniana 'Monus'
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Monus' cherry laurel (Prunus caroliniana 'Monus') is a shrub for hedges, borders, specimen planting, and foundation plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist soil. It grows fast into a dense, evergreen screen and tolerates drought and salt. Fragrant spring flowers attract butterflies, bees, and birds. Deer tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Little Gem southern magnolia, Tea plant, Carolina jessamine, and Purple top.