Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta'

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Description

This large evergreen shrub or small tree has leaves that are glossy and 2-4" in length. Good as a formal hedge or an informal screen. It has creamy white flowers in late-winter and spring followed by small black berries. Warning: Poisonous 'Compacta' reaches 8-10' tall and 6-8' wide and tends to be more dense.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Black

 

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

 

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Lawn, Patio

 

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch in planting beds to conserve water, suppress weeds, and protect the soil from compaction and erosion.