- Botanical name: Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
- Common name: Cherry laurel
- Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
White
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
Cherry laurel, Prunus laurocerasus, is a dense evergreen shrub with large glossy green leaves, typically used for hedging.
Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luyken’ is a compact cherry laurel, suitable for growing in a range of situations, including shade. In summer it bears fruits that resemble cherries, turning from red to black as they mature. Its leaves are shiny and dark green, creating a low, dense cover.
Grow Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luyken’ in moist but well-drained soil in sun or shade. Prune established plants annually in spring or summer.
How to grow Prunus 'Otto Luyken'
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Plant size
100cm height
1.5m spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, south facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade, full shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Fruits | ||||||||||||
| Fruits |
J
Plant does not fruit in January |
F
Plant does not fruit in February |
M
Plant does not fruit in March |
A
Plant does not fruit in April |
M
Plant does not fruit in May |
J
Plant does fruit in June |
J
Plant does fruit in July |
A
Plant does not fruit in August |
S
Plant does not fruit in September |
O
Plant does not fruit in October |
N
Plant does not fruit in November |
D
Plant does not fruit in December |
| Prune | ||||||||||||
| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do not Prune in March |
A
Do Prune in April |
M
Do Prune in May |
J
Do Prune in June |
J
Do Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Prunus 'Otto Luyken' and wildlife
Prunus 'Otto Luyken' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Prunus 'Otto Luyken' poisonous?
Prunus 'Otto Luyken' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
