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Mount Vernon English Laurel

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A unique spreading habit makes this beautiful evergreen shrub useful as a lush groundcover. Shiny dark green foliage creates a clean look for mass planting. Takes shearing well.

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  • Full Sun, Partial Sun

  • Moderate

  • Height
    10—15 feet

  • Spread
    4—7 feet

Availability: Out of stock



Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.

Brand Monrovia
Botanical Name Prunus laurocerasus 'Mount Vernon'
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Subtype EVERGREEN LARGE SHRUBS/HEDGES
Foliage Color Dark Green
Light Needs Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs Moderate
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 6 - 9
Height 10—15 feet
Spread 4—7 feet
Habit Spreading
Flower Color White
Bloom Time Spring

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