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Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'

Plant Type: Shrub

A shade-loving broadleaf evergreen with fragrant creamy-white flowers in spring. 'Otto Luyken' is a profuse bloomer with a compact habit and lustrous dark green foliage. Typically blooms freely even in heavy shade. Tolerates full sun to full shade but performs best with at least moderate shade.

Size Future Qty Future Date
24-30" B&B

Mature Height:

3-4 ft

Mature Spread:

6-8 ft

Zone:

6

Bloom Color:

White

Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken' Characteristics & Attributes:

Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Songbirds
Attracts Songbirds
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Evergreen
Evergreen
Salt Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Fragrant
Fragrant
Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Full Shade
Full Shade
Spring
Spring
Moist, Well-Drained
Moist, Well-Drained
Attributes
Naturalizing
Specimen
Spring Bloomer
Border or Bed
Groupings
Hedge
Woodland Edge
Woodland Garden
Foliage Color
Dark Green
Habit
Wide
Compact
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Summer
Winter
Spring
Season of Interest (Fruit)
Summer