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Beginner
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4m
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5m
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia'
Other names: Cherry laurel 'Rotundifolia'
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Genus: Prunus
Variety or cultivar: 'Rotundifolia' _ 'Rotundifolia' is a dense, bushy, evergreen shrub with large glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers which are produced on spikes in mid-spring, followed by cherry red berries.
Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia' is: Evergreen
Flower: White in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Fruit: Red in Summer
Fragrance: Flowers are fragrant.
Habit: Bushy, Dense, Spreading
Toxicity: Leaves and fruit may cause severe discomfort if ingested. Leaves should not be burnt.
Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia' (Cherry laurel 'Rotundifolia') will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Drought Tolerant, Ground Cover, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Woodland
Cultivation: Grown in moist, free-draining, moderately fertile soil in sun or partial shade.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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