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Hardy Evergreen Shrub with Bronze-Red Leaves
Why Volcano Cherry Laurels?
First discovered at a nursery in the Netherlands in 2006, this variety of cherry laurel is a smaller, more compact version of the classic Cherry Laurel, bearing beautiful dark green foliage and red-bronze new growth. It makes a statement in your yard without taking over the space completely.
Doing well in drought and salt-like conditions, the Volcano Cherry Laurel can be planted anywhere from urban environments to seaside homes. We especially like using it along a row to form a privacy screen or to fill in gaps in your landscape. Its robust green and reddish appearance will fill any space with delightful color.
In spring, the Volcano Cherry Laurel bears small, white ornamental flowers which then give way to small, black ornamental fruit. Birds love to eat these berries, and your Volcano Cherry Laurel will draw many winged visitors to its space. However, do note that these berries are not meant for human or pet consumption.
A staple in many European gardens, the Volcano Cherry Laurel delights with its ability to be compact and non-overbearing while being extremely cold tolerant. Usually growing no more than 7 ft tall and 5 ft wide, it will do well in most soils - just watch for overly wet conditions.
Whether you're looking to fill in garden gaps or simply embellish an area for a foliage privacy screen, the Volcano Cherry Laurel is sure to impress with its compact size and robust appearance. Get one of your own today!
Planting & Care
1. Planting: First, select a location with well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade – any area with about 4 to 6 hours of sunlight should suffice. When you’re ready to plant, dig a hole that’s about three times the width of your plant’s root ball, and place your plant.
2. Watering: Once established, your Laurel is relatively drought-tolerant, but it’s important to have a regular watering schedule for the first few growing seasons. Water about once weekly or check the surrounding soil about 2 or 3 inches down.
3. Pruning: Pruning is encouraged in spring or summer and can be used to help maintain compact shape and reduce flower blooms.
Shipping Details
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
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Less than $129 | $19.95 |
$129 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Product Details
Mature Height: | 4-7 ft. |
Mature Width: | 4-5 ft. |
Sunlight: | Full to Part Sun |
Growth Rate: | Moderate |
Botanical Name: | Prunus laurocerasus ‘Jong1’ |
Does Not Ship To: | AZ |
Grows Well In Zones: | 5-9 outdoors |
Your Growing Zone: | # |
Growing Zones: 5-9 outdoors
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- Mature Height
- Mature Width
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- Sunlight
- 4-7 ft.
- 4-5 ft.
- Moderate
- Full to Part Sun
- 10-15 ft.
- 8-10 ft.
- Slow
- Full-Partial
- 30 ft.
- 15 ft.
- Moderate
- Full-Partial
- 4-6 ft.
- 4-6 ft.
- Moderate
- Part Shade to Shade (hot sun burns the leaves)
- 6-8 ft.
- 8-10 ft.
- fast
- Full-Partial
- 6-8 ft.
- 5-6 ft.
- Moderate
- Full Sun
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volcano cherry laurel review
bought in october 2022.. receiveed beautifully packed and well hydrated. a very healthy looking specimen. planted immediately according to directions and all seems good so far.
Too dry to plant
Plant arrived in good condition and is doing well so far in its pot. But this persistent hot dry weather is making it too risky to place it in the landscape at this time. I am getting ready to step it up to a larger pot and planning to plant it in October or when we get some major rain.
Beautiful Volcano Cherry Laurels
The plants arrived two days after ordering They look healthy and are larger than I expected. Waiting for the landscaper to plant them and I hope they will continue to thrive. I'm very pleased so far.
interesting plant
great packaging very healthy plant
Volcano Cherry Laurel
I was delighted to receive it and look forward to watching it grow❣️It will look great with the plants I’ve planted near it.