Carolina laurelcherry - Prunus caroliniana

Synonyms: cherry laurel,

USDA Plant Code: PRCA
Light Requirement: full sun - part shade
Soil Moisture: medium/moist
Height: 15-40 feet
Leaves: evergreen
Protected Plant: no
Commonly Available at Nurseries : yes
Growth Habits: tree,shrub,
Hardiness Zone: both
Salt Tolerance : no
Drought Tolerance: no
Birds, Mammals and Other Wildlife: yes
Riparian Buffers: yes
All Pollinators: yes
Native Bees and other Pollinators: yes
Butterflies and Moths: yes
Hummingbird: no
Rain Garden: no
Bloom Color: white/cream
Bloom Period: winter/spring
Fragrant: yes
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Foliage; Leaves on young plant
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Foliage; Leaves of young plant.
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Foliage; Leaves of young plant.
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Foliage;
Rebekah D. Wallace, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Foliage; branch; flowers
Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Foliage; flowers
Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Tree(s);
John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Tree(s);
John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Fruit(s);
John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Tree(s);
John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Tree(s);
John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Twig(s)/Shoot(s); In flower
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Tree(s);
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Tree(s);
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s); Flower buds.
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Rebekah D. Wallace, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Bark;
Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Bark;
Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Tree(s); branching
Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Tree(s); Spring
Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Tree(s); crown
Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s); foliage
Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s); foliage
Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Cultivar; Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta'
John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Cultivar; Prunus caroliniana 'Bright N Tight'
Michasia Dowdy, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Cultivar; Prunus caroliniana 'Bright N Tight'
Michasia Dowdy, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s);
Carl Dennis, Auburn University, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s); In flower
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s); In flower
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s); In flower
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s); In flower
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s); In flower
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s); In flower
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s); In flower
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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