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Volcano Cherry Laurel

Volcano Cherry Laurel

EVE-LAU-VOL-NA-6G

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Volcano Cherry Laurel: Ignite Your Garden's Charm!

Ready to add a touch of elegance and vibrancy to your garden? Meet the Volcano Cherry Laurel, the perfect shrub to ignite your landscape with its glossy, deep green foliage and fragrant white blossoms. This robust evergreen is a showstopper, offering year-round beauty and functionality.

Features & Benefits

  • Stunning Foliage: Enjoy dense, glossy leaves that maintain their rich green color throughout the seasons, providing a lush backdrop for other garden plants.
  • Fragrant Blooms: In spring, Volcano Cherry Laurel bursts into bloom with clusters of tiny white flowers, filling your garden with a sweet, inviting fragrance.
  • Low Maintenance: This hardy shrub is easy to care for, thriving in a variety of soil types and requiring minimal pruning. It's a perfect choice for busy gardeners.
  • Privacy and Screening: With its dense growth habit, Volcano Cherry Laurel is ideal for creating privacy screens or hedges, offering a natural barrier that’s both beautiful and functional.
  • Container Friendly: Versatile and adaptable, this laurel can be grown in containers, making it a great option for patios, balconies, or small gardens.

Planting and Care Tips

For the best results, plant your Volcano Cherry Laurel in well-drained soil with full to partial sunlight. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, it’s quite drought-tolerant, making it a resilient choice for any garden.

So why wait? Add the Volcano Cherry Laurel to your garden today and watch it erupt with beauty and charm!

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Product Details

  • Product Category

    Evergreen Shrub

  • Product Subcategory:

    Laurel

  • Botanical Name:

    Prunus laurocerasus 'JONG1'

  • Does Not Ship To:

    AZ, OR

  • Mature Height:

    4-7 ft.

  • Mature Width:

    4-5 ft.

  • Growing Zone:

    5-9 outdoors

  • Indoor Growing:

  • Sunlight:

    Full-Part Sun

  • Growth Rate:

    Moderate

  • Harvest Time:

  • Bloom Time:

    Spring

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Volcano Cherry Laurel

Planting Directions

<h2>Planting Volcano Cherry Laurel</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Location:</strong> Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade.</li>
<li><strong>Soil:</strong> Well-draining soil, enriched with organic matter.</li>
<li><strong>Spacing:</strong> Space plants 3-5 feet apart.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Planting Steps</h2>
<ul>
<li>Dig a hole twice the width and the same depth as the root ball.</li>
<li>Place the plant in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.</li>
<li>Fill the hole with soil, firming it gently around the base.</li>
<li>Water thoroughly.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Care and Maintenance</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Watering:</strong> Keep soil consistently moist, especially during the first year.</li>
<li><strong>Mulching:</strong> Apply mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.</li>
<li><strong>Fertilizing:</strong> Use a balanced fertilizer in spring.</li>
<li><strong>Pruning:</strong> Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape.</li>
</ul>

Volcano Cherry Laurel

FAQs

<h2>Volcano Cherry Laurel FAQs</h2>
<h3>1. What is a Volcano Cherry Laurel?</h3>
<p>The Volcano Cherry Laurel (<i>Prunus laurocerasus 'Volcano'</i>) is a vigorous, evergreen shrub known for its dense, dark green foliage and fragrant white flowers that bloom in spring. It's a versatile plant that can be used for hedging, screening, or as a standalone ornamental shrub.</p>
<h3>2. How do I care for a Volcano Cherry Laurel?</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Sunlight:</strong> Prefers full sun to partial shade.</li>
<li><strong>Watering:</strong> Water regularly to establish, then provide moderate watering. Drought-tolerant once established.</li>
<li><strong>Soil:</strong> Thrives in well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.</li>
<li><strong>Pruning:</strong> Prune in late spring or early summer to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged branches.</li>
</ul>
<h3>3. Can Volcano Cherry Laurel be grown in containers or indoors?</h3>
<p>Yes, Volcano Cherry Laurel can be grown in large containers. This is particularly useful if you have limited garden space or want to move the plant for seasonal interest. However, it's not suitable for growing indoors as it prefers the outdoor conditions of sunlight and airflow.</p>
<h3>4. Is Volcano Cherry Laurel toxic to pets?</h3>
<p>Yes, all parts of the Volcano Cherry Laurel are toxic if ingested by pets and humans due to cyanogenic compounds. Ensure that it is planted out of reach of pets and children and dispose of prunings responsibly.</p>
<h3>5. How does the Volcano Cherry Laurel benefit my garden?</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Evergreen Foliage:</strong> Provides year-round greenery and structure.</li>
<li><strong>Fragrant Flowers:</strong> Attractive white flowers in spring add seasonal interest and scent.</li>
<li><strong>Privacy Screen:</strong> Dense growth habit makes it ideal for hedging and privacy screens.</li>
<li><strong>Low Maintenance:</strong> Once established, it requires minimal care.</li>
</ul>