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Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'

Luykens Laurel

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Information by:         Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

The 'Otto Luyken' is a 6' evergreen shrub of dark, shiny foliage highlighted by white flowers.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Foundation, Patio, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.