Prunus laurocerasus Otto Luyken
A compact evergreen shrub offering year-round structure with glossy foliage and attractive spring flowers, perfect for creating low hedging or ground cover.
Seasonal Highlights
Produces upright spikes of fragrant white flowers in spring that stand proud above the glossy dark green foliage. Small black fruits may follow in autumn. The narrow evergreen leaves provide excellent structure throughout winter.
Key Features
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Compact spreading habit ideal for smaller gardens
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Glossy evergreen foliage year-round
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Fragrant white flowers in spring
- Versatile and very adaptable
Perfect For
Low hedging, ground cover, beneath trees, shaded borders, containers, and bank stabilisation. Excellent for creating structure in difficult shady areas. Works well in formal and informal gardens.
Growing Tips
Plant in sun or shade in any reasonably well-drained soil. Very tolerant of shade, poor soils, and exposed sites. Prune after flowering to maintain desired shape. Can be trimmed as low hedging. Water during establishment.
Looks Great With
Combine with spring bulbs, Hellebores, Bergenia, and ferns. Works beautifully underplanted with Vinca or Cyclamen. Plant alongside other evergreen shrubs for year-round structure.
A versatile, reliable shrub that performs excellently in challenging conditions.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.