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Prunus caroliniana 'Bright 'n Tight' ('Compacta') (COLUMN) - Bright 'N Tight ('Compacta') Carolina Laurel Cherry

Market price from $53.99 to $109.99

Prunus caroliniana 'Bright 'n Tight' ('Compacta') (COLUMN) is a captivating addition to any landscape, be it as a solitary accent plant or a privacy-enabling hedge. Renowned for its polished, glossy leaves that unfurl in a lustrous deep green swath, the Bright 'n Tight Carolina Laurel Cherry puts forth a vibrant aesthetic spectacle all year round, sure to enhance any exterior space. Standing gallantly at 8 to 10 feet, its distinctive columnar structure, modeled after its nickname "Compacta", preserves a tidy, upright form and requires minimal shearing, making it a garden essential recognized for both its aesthetic and practical value. Come late winter, anticipate the bloom of delightful creamy-white flowers, trailed by small black fruits that become a feast for local fauna. In addition to beauty and utility, this Southeast native evergreen comes with the added bonus of relative hardiness, flourishing in a wide range of soil types, from full to partial sun, and tolerates drought once established. Note, though, while fragrant when crushed, its leaves and seeds contain hydrocyanic acid and should not be ingested. Embrace the Bright 'n Tight Carolina Laurel Cherry - a combination of visual charm, low maintenance, and hardy resilience.

  • Size: 8 to 10 feet tall
  • Flowers: Creamy-white spike flowers in late winter to early spring
  • Foilage: Glossy, dark green leaves that are fragrant when crushed
  • Water usage: Moderate to Low (drought-tolerant once established)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Use: Ideal for formal hedges or screens, also used as a single accent plant.
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