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Daphne laureola (Spurge laurel)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Daphne laureola
Other names
Spurge laurel, Copse laurel, Dwarf bay, Wood laurel
Genus
Daphne Daphne
Species
D. laureola - D. laureola is a bushy, evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy, obovate to lance-shaped, dark green leaves and clusters of lightly fragrant, pale green to yellow-green flowers in late winter and early spring followed by fleshy, ovoid, black fruit.
Daphne laureola is: Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Toxicity
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
Flower
Yellow-green in Spring; Yellow-green in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Grey mould , Virus Grey mould , Virus
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 8. Keep pruning to a minimum to avoid risk of die-back.
Propagation methods
Layering, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Daphne laureola (Spurge laurel) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Do not allow to dry out. Mulch to keep roots cool. Tolerates deep shade. Does not tolerate root disturbance. Classified as an invasive species in most introduced areas, particularly North America.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Daphne laureola
Other names
Spurge laurel, Copse laurel, Dwarf bay, Wood laurel
Genus
Daphne Daphne
Species
D. laureola - D. laureola is a bushy, evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy, obovate to lance-shaped, dark green leaves and clusters of lightly fragrant, pale green to yellow-green flowers in late winter and early spring followed by fleshy, ovoid, black fruit.
Native to
Pyrenees
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Toxicity
All parts are highly toxic if ingested and sap may irritate skin.
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-green in Spring; Yellow-green in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 8. Keep pruning to a minimum to avoid risk of die-back.
Propagation methods
Layering, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Daphne laureola (Spurge laurel) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Do not allow to dry out. Mulch to keep roots cool. Tolerates deep shade. Does not tolerate root disturbance. Classified as an invasive species in most introduced areas, particularly North America.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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