Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta' - Compact Carolina Cherry Laurel

Market price from $33.50 to $93.99

Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta' is an exceptional variety of the Carolina Cherry Laurel, notable for its compact design, hardy growth, and evergreen nature. This radiant shrub features a dense array of glossy, dark green leaves that proudly maintain their luscious color all year round. With elegance, it blossoms every spring, unveiling clusters of aromatically fragrant white flowers that gracefully transition into dark, berry-like drupes. Boasting a robust size of 8-10 feet in both height and a respectable spread of 6-8 feet, it demonstrates its versatility as a functional centerpiece, ideal for creating intimate privacy hedges or sturdy windbreaks in your landscape. Thriving in zones 8 through 10, this shrub is flexible with its sun exposure and shows a commendable tolerance to drought and pests. Consequently, the Compact Carolina Cherry Laurel promises not only to be a visually pleasing addition to your garden, but also a low-maintenance, reliable staple, ensuring beauty from season-to-season.