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Rosaceae
Cherry Laurel Flower
Prunus laurocerasus
Perfidy and deception.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Prunus
- Native to
- Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- shrub
- Height
- 10-25 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- well-drained, fertile
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 6-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The leaves contain cyanogenic glycosides that release hydrogen cyanide when crushed or damaged.
- Despite its toxicity, cherry laurel was once used to flavor desserts and liqueurs in small, controlled quantities.
- Victorian-era entomologists used crushed cherry laurel leaves in their killing jars to preserve insect specimens.
- The plant can regenerate from severe pruning and even from stumps, making it nearly impossible to kill.
- Its dense evergreen foliage makes it one of the most popular hedging plants in temperate Europe.
Color meanings
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treachery
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ambition
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perseverance