
English Laurel
Prunus laurocerasus Schipkaensis
The 'Schipkaensis' English Laurel is a robust evergreen shrub, perfect for creating lush, year-round privacy and structure in your landscape.
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Installation
About this plant
Elevate your garden with the distinguished 'Schipkaensis' English Laurel, a cultivar celebrated for its superior hardiness and dense, lustrous green foliage. This versatile evergreen shrub provides an exceptional solution for hedges, screens, or a sophisticated backdrop to your perennial beds, offering consistent beauty through every season. Its leathery, dark green leaves remain vibrant all year, ensuring continuous visual interest and unparalleled privacy. In spring, delicate white flower spikes emerge, followed by small, non-edible black berries that add a touch of seasonal charm and attract local birds. Resilient and adaptable, 'Schipkaensis' thrives in a variety of conditions and is relatively low-maintenance once established, making it a stellar choice for both experienced gardeners and those seeking an effortless yet elegant landscape solution.
Care & maintenance
Requires minimal pruning to maintain desired shape and size; best done in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Fertilize in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.
Quick facts
- Type
- evergreen
- Mature height
- 6-10 feet
- Mature width
- 4-8 feet
- Sun
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate; tolerates some drought once established but prefers consistent moisture.
- Growth rate
- Medium to fast