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Carolina laurelcherry

Carolina laurelcherry

Prunus caroliniana

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 7aZone 11b

A semi-tropical evergreen tree with glossy foliage and fragrant small white flowers in spring, followed by dark berries attractive to birds. Hardy and adaptable, it serves well as a screening plant or specimen tree in warm regions.

Overview

Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
20–40′ tall × 15–25′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 7aZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7a to Zone 11b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringWinter

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southeastern United States

Native to: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Texas

Function & Care

wildlife benefithedgerowwindbreak

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting