Description
Prunus Laurocerasus ‘Etna’, more commonly called Etna Laurel.
- Foliage: Glossy, dark green evergreen leaves with coppery-bronze new growth
- Size: Grows up to 2–3m in height and spread, making it a compact choice for hedging
- Growth Habit: Dense, bushy, and upright growth
- Hardiness: Fully hardy, tolerates frost and cold weather well
- Sun Requirements: Thrives in full sun to full shade, very adaptable
- Soil Type: Grows well in most well-drained soils, including clay and loam
- Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established but prefers regular watering in dry periods
- Flowers: Small, fragrant white flower spikes in spring, followed by red berries that turn black
- Wildlife Friendly: Flowers attract pollinators, and berries provide food for birds
- Maintenance: Low-maintenance; responds well to pruning, best done in late spring or early summer
- Uses: Excellent for hedging, screening, and structural planting in gardens
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