Carolina Cherry Laurel
Prunus caroliniana
A fast-growing evergreen for dense privacy hedges.
- Plant Type
- Edible Plants
- Width
- 15-30 Ft.
- Height
- 15-40 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 8 - 10
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 3
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Prunus caroliniana, commonly known as Carolina Cherry Laurel, is a versatile evergreen tree or large shrub native to the southeastern United States. It features a dense, pyramidal to rounded growth habit with lustrous, dark green foliage that emits a maraschino cherry scent when crushed. In late winter, it produces fragrant white flower racemes followed by small black fruits. Ideal for privacy screens and formal hedges, it thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soils.