Prunus laurocerasus 'Castlewellan' (v)
cherry laurel 'Castlewellan'
A slow-growing cultivar, but will eventually form a large dense, wide-spreading bush to 5m tall. Leaves are green and grey-green, marbled with white throughout
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, °Â±ð±ô±ô–d°ù²¹¾±²Ô±ð»åpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green Grey Silver White Variegated | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver White Variegated | |||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver White Variegated | Black Red | ||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver White Variegated |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or ·¡²¹²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Seed kernels harmful if eaten, wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets (dogs, rabbits, rodents): Harmful if eaten - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Prunus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with showy flowers in spring, and often good autumn foliage colour. Some have edible fruit in autumn, and a few species have ornamental bark
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow in any moist but well-drained moderately fertile soil in sun or partial shade, but may become chlorotic on poorer, shallow chalky soils; ideal for hedging. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings from late summer to autumn or hardwood cuttings from late autumn to late winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pruning group 8, prune hedges in late spring and early summer
Pests
Leaves may be damaged by vine weevil and leaf-mining moths
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and other laurel leaf diseases
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