Carolina laurelcherry
Prunus caroliniana
- Rosaceae
- Dicot
- Perennial
- Tree, Shrub
About Carolina laurelcherry
Carolina laurelcherry is a native treasure that belongs right in your yard. Birds absolutely love its small black fruits, and you'll enjoy watching them feast throughout the season. The evergreen leaves stay glossy and handsome year-round, giving your garden a polished look even in winter. In spring, tiny fragrant white flowers appear, adding a lovely finishing touch. It's truly a four-season plant that earns its space.
This sturdy native is refreshingly easy to grow. Plant it in a spot with decent sunlight and let nature do most of the work. Water it regularly when it's young, then sit back and relax once it's established. Whether you grow it as a shrub or let it become a small tree, it'll reward your patience with years of beauty and wildlife activity. You really can't go wrong with this one.