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Prunus caroliniana 'Bright n Tight' (Multi) - Bright 'n Tight Carolina Laurel

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Prunus caroliniana 'Bright n Tight' (Multi) is a landscaping standout known as the Bright 'n Tight Carolina Laurel. This robust evergreen shrub thrives in both urban and rural environments due to its remarkable resilience to heat, drought, and even urban pollution or salt from the ocean. With an ability to flourish in a broad spectrum from full sun to partial shade and various soil conditions, it puts on year-round, scenic displays thanks to its lush, glossy green foliage. Spanning an impressive 10-20 feet in height and 6-8 feet wide, this multitasking marvel offers a dense, compact growth pattern that easily lends itself to creating appealing hedges or privacy screens. However, it doesn't stop at functionality - the Carolina Laurel enhances the aesthetic charm of your garden with aromatic clusters of petite white flowers in late winter to early spring, providing a beautiful contrast to the evergreen leaves, enticing bees and other invaluable pollinators. As an added adornment, it yields dark, ornamental berries that further accent its rich, green backdrop. Choose the 'Bright n Tight' Carolina Laurel for a thriving, low-maintenance addition that offers both function and visual appeal to your outdoor spaces.

  • Size: Up to 10-20 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide
  • Flowers: Small fragrant white flowers in late winter to early spring, followed by ornamental berries
  • Foliage: Dense, glossy, green leaves
  • Water usage: Drought-tolerant
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Tolerance: Resilient to heat, urban pollution and oceanic salt
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