Species
Photo to come
Otto Luyken Laurel
Prunus laurocerasus
A compact, spreading broadleaf evergreen cherry laurel with glossy dark leaves and upright white flower spikes in spring; popular low evergreen for shade and foundations.
Sun
part shade to full sun
Water
moderate
Mature size
3-4 ft × 6-8 ft
Bloom
Upright white flower spikes in spring; lightly fragrant.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 6–9
Care guide
Quick ID
Compact spreading evergreen cherry laurel (*Prunus laurocerasus* 'Otto Luyken'). Glossy dark leaves, white spring flower spikes.
Sun & Site
Part shade to full sun; moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. In Draper, afternoon shade and winter protection reduce leaf scorch (zone is marginal).
Pruning & Shaping
Prune just after flowering. Hand-prune instead of shearing to avoid unsightly cut-leaf browning.
In my garden
mastersuite3 plants
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
3
Plants
2022+
Planted · ~4 yrs
What I've done here
- 2026-05Spring mulch push (May 12–16)
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied