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Common Name: Carolina Cherry Laurel

Species Name: Prunus caroliniana

Family Name: Rosaceae

 

 

 

 

Plant Facts  
Origin United States
Sun Preference Full 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 Preference Well-drained, pH adaptable
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone
Notes Withstands heavy pruning; may become weedy

 

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