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Common Name: Carolina Cherry Laurel
Species Name: Prunus caroliniana
Family Name: Rosaceae
 
 

 
Plant Facts 
OriginUnited States
Sun PreferenceFull Sun

ID Characteristics

  • Leaf and Stem Characteristics
    • Plant Height: 25-foot diameter, 30-foot height
    • Leaves: Simple, alternate, evergreen, 2-4 inches long, oblong to oblonglanceolate, pointed apex, entire or may have several spiny
 
Habitat/Ecology 
Soil PreferenceWell-drained, pH adaptable
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone
NotesWithstands heavy pruning; may become weedy