Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta' |
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Dwarf Carolina Laurel Cherry |
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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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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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
Water Saving Tip:
Use water saving equipment, e.g. rain or soil-moisture sensors, MP rotator nozzles, weather-based controllers, and low-volume irrigation (drip systems, soaker hoses, and microsprayers).