Otto Luyken Cherry Laurel
- Height: 3 to 4 feet
- Spread: 5 to 6 feet
- Light preference: Full sun to partial shade
The Otto Luyken Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luyken’) is a compact, evergreen shrub notable for its glossy dark‐green leaves, fragrant creamy‑white flower spikes in spring, and low‑mounded spreading habit. Naturally growing to about 3–4 feet high and 6–8 feet wide, it’s ideal for use as a low hedge, foundation planting, or under‑tree evergreen cover. This shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a variety of well‑drained soils, offering year‐round evergreen structure along with seasonal interest from blooms and bird‐attracting fruit.
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