| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 12 - 25 feet, possibly taller |
| Plant Spread: | 10 - 25 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds Other: 3/4 inch purplish-black berries. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Color: | White Other: Creamy-white |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Groundcover Medicinal Herb Will Naturalize |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Squirrels Tolerates dry shade Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Other: The flesh of perfectly ripe fruits is only slightly poisonous and safe if properly cooked. Avoid stone consumption! |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: 3 months of cold stratification |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
| Pollinators: | Bumblebees Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious Goes Dormant |
| WebTucker | On April 5, 2024 | Bloomed |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| English Laurel by wolfiesmom | Feb 26, 2017 1:03 PM | 1 |
