Schipkaensis English laurel
Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun or partial sun or full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Schipkaensis' English laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis') is a shrub for hedges, privacy screens, and specimen planting. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows fast and keeps a dense, evergreen shape. Fragrant spring blooms draw butterflies, bees, and birds.
Pairs well with Oakleaf hydrangea, Coralbells, and River birch.