Compact Carolina Cherry Laurel | Dense Evergreen Shrub

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Compacta Carolina Cherry Laurel

Prunus caroliniana ‘Compacta'

Dense Upright Columnar Form • Ideal for Narrow Screens • Retains Species' Toughness

$64.90

Container sizeSize guide 5 Gallon 15 Gallon 24" Box

Plant Form Bush Standard

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Description

Compacta Carolina Cherry Laurel is a dense, upright, and more compact form of the species, ideal for creating a narrow, tall hedge or screen where width is limited. It retains the toughness and drought tolerance of Carolina Cherry Laurel but in a more manageable, columnar package for residential gardens.

Grows in a very dense, upright, and columnar form, making it perfect for a narrow privacy screen or a formal tall hedge.
Requires less frequent pruning than the species to maintain a neat shape due to its naturally tight growth habit.
Shares the same excellent heat, drought, and sun tolerance as the standard Carolina Cherry Laurel.
An outstanding choice for creating a green wall along property lines or blocking a second-story view.

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Mature height: 8-10 ft
Mature spread: 6-8 ft

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Features:Foliage: Lance-shaped, pointed, glossy leathery deep green leaves with fine serrations.Flowers: Small, fragrant creamy-white flowers in upright racemes; spring blooming.Fruit: Purple-black drupes (note: all parts of plant are toxic if ingested).Habit: Dense, upright evergreen shrub with compact growth; highly adaptable to pruning
Growth Rate: Fast (up to 2 ft per year)
Light Needs: Full sun to full shade
Key Advantages:Excellent drought and heat tolerance.Withstands heavy pruning for formal shapes.Dense foliage for privacy and noise screening.Deer resistant.Tolerates urban pollution
Landscape Uses:Formal hedges and privacy screens.Topiary and shaped plantings.Windbreaks and sound barriers.Foundation plantings.Urban and coastal gardens

Faqs

Q: How close should I plant them for a screen?A:For a solid screen, plant themabout 3-4 feet apart, center to center. Their upright habit will fill in to create a continuous barrier.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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