A dwarf, compact shrub, maturing at half the size of the regular Cherry Laurel, making an outstanding hedge or screen that tolerates heat, drought, and wind. Bright-green foliage has a scent reminiscent of maraschino cherries. Fragrant creamy white flowers are followed by small black inedible berries.

Moderate growing to 8-10 ft. tall, 6-8 ft. wide.
Bloom Time Small creamy white flowers late winter to early spring produce black berries
Design Ideas This broadleaf foliage shrub is an ideal, compact, versatile background plant. It's primary value is as a hedge to provide a solid privacy barrier or windbreak. Adaptability to shearing makes this an outstanding formal foliage plant sheared into cone or columnar shapes as well as the standard rectangular forms.
Deciduous/ Evergreen Evergreen
Flower Attribute Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Flower Color: White
Foliage Color: Green
Garden Style: Contemporary
Growth Rate: Moderate
Landscape Use Border, Firescaping/Firewise, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Coastal Exposure
Light Needs Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Soil Needs Tree & Shrub Food
Special Feature Dwarf Plant, Fruit Poisonous, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Waterwise, Bird Friendly, Compact Form
Water Needs: Low
Watering Needs Once established, needs only occasional watering, but best with supplemental water during periods of extreme heat.