Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis'
Schip (”skip”) Laurel makes a good specimen plant or, when grouped, a moderate-height hedge or screen It does well in either full sun or with partial shade; will tolerate heavy shade farther south.
Good drainage is essential.
Schip produces showy, strongly fragrant, creamy-white flowers in spring. Later in the summer, its black drupes will attract birds.
Best to prune for shape after flowering. * Deer Resistant *
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Mature photo courtesy of our growing friends at Flowerwood Nursery in Loxley, AL & 3 gallon container photos courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, North Carolina (336) 857-2131
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Height |
15' - 35' |
| Spread |
15' - 20' |
| Shape |
Upright & Spreading |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Dark Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Dark Green |
| Flowering Season |
Spring |
| Flower Color |
White |
| Berries |
Black |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Moist: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
6 to 8 |
