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Greenfinity Cherry Laurel
Prunus laurocerasus 'JONG2' PP #29,890
Pronunciation: PROO-nus lar-oh-ser-AY-sus
SKU #42584
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Slow growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.
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| Description | A versatile evergreen shrub with a rounded, compact form and attractive, dense, leathery, glossy foliage. New leaves emerge bright green with bronze tones, maturing to a rich green in summer. Spikes of small, creamy white, fragrant flowers appear in spring, followed by small, black, ornamental fruit. Excellent as a hedge plant or privacy screen. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Dry Shade, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Accent |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria); Coneflower (Echinacea); Indian Hawthorn (Raphiolepis); Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus) |
| Care Instructions | 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. Water deeply,regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates dry shade. Feed in early spring. Prune after flowering to shape. |
| History | Bred in Hungary, possibly by Dr. Josza Miklos (unconfirmed). Noted for its dense, rich, dark green foliage. |
Details
| Description | A versatile evergreen shrub with a rounded, compact form and attractive, dense, leathery, glossy foliage. New leaves emerge bright green with bronze tones, maturing to a rich green in summer. Spikes of small, creamy white, fragrant flowers appear in spring, followed by small, black, ornamental fruit. Excellent as a hedge plant or privacy screen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Dry Shade, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Accent |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria); Coneflower (Echinacea); Indian Hawthorn (Raphiolepis); Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. Water deeply,regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates dry shade. Feed in early spring. Prune after flowering to shape. |
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History
| History | Bred in Hungary, possibly by Dr. Josza Miklos (unconfirmed). Noted for its dense, rich, dark green foliage. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.