A dwarf, compact shrub, maturing at half the size of the regular Cherry Laurel, making an outstanding hedge or screen that tolerates heat, drought, and wind. Bright-green foliage has a scent reminiscent of maraschino cherries. Fragrant creamy white flowers are followed by small black inedible berries. Average Size at Maturity Moderate growing to 8-10 ft. tall, 6-8 ft. wide.Bloom Time Small creamy white flowers late winter to early spring produce black berriesDesign Ideas This broadleaf foliage shrub is an ideal, compact, versatile background plant. It's primary value is as a hedge to provide a solid privacy barrier or windbreak. Adaptability to shearing makes this an outstanding formal foliage plant sheared into cone or columnar shapes as well as the standard rectangular forms. Deciduous/ Evergreen EvergreenFlower Attribute Fragrant, Showy FlowersFlower Color :WhiteFoliage Color: GreenGarden Style: ContemporaryGrowth Rate: ModerateLandscape Use Border, Firescaping/Firewise, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Coastal ExposureLight Needs Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sunSoil Needs Tree & Shrub FoodSpecial Feature Dwarf Plant, Fruit Poisonous, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Waterwise, Bird Friendly, Compact FormWater Needs: LowWatering Needs Once established, needs only occasional watering, but best with supplemental water during periods of extreme heat.
