Description
Skip (Schipka Cherry) Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis') is a compact, hardy evergreen shrub that delivers year-round structure and seasonal beauty. In mid-spring, upright racemes of fragrant white flowers emerge above glossy, dark green foliage, followed by showy black fruits in summer that attract birds. Its lustrous evergreen leaves provide dense coverage and rich color, even through the winter months.
Ideal for privacy hedges or foundation plantings, this laurel is prized for its ability to take pruning well and maintain a neat, rounded form. Growing up to 6 feet tall and 8 feet wide, it's a low-maintenance shrub that thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts easily to rich, well-drained soils. Skip Laurel’s versatility, fragrance, and evergreen presence make it a standout choice for structured landscapes and natural screens.
Each plant comes in a #10 (10 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis'
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: around once or twice per week
Soil: rich, well draining soil
Zone: 5 – 8
Plant Shape: rounded
Plant Type: dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub
Mature Size: height (6') , width (8')
Blooming Season: flowers mid spring
Growth Rate: medium
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