Marbled White Laurel

Prunus laurocerasus marbled white is a hardy evergreen shrub with a very dense growth which makes it ideal for screens and hedges as well as use as a large specimen plant which can be pruned to shape.

Marbled white laurel.

Makes an excellent thick hedge or it can be used as a specimen shrub. Prunus laurocerasus marbled white cherry laurel marbled white will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 5m after 10 20 years. In spring it produces spikes of fragrant white flowers. Mulch them well with organic matter and water young plants until they are well established.

In july it flies in areas of unimproved grassland and can occur in large numbers on southern downland. Cherry laurel marbled white 2l pot beardsworths nurseries and garden centre cherry laurel marbled white is a very striking laurel variety with an unusual splashed variegation. They are quite large and for the best contrast it should be placed in semi shade or shade. In the early days cherry laurels will benefit from some support.

If you like cherry laurels all of them will look boring next to this specialty. English cherry laurel is probably the most common and reliable species. Dense evergreen with large green leathery leaves with conspicuous white markings giving them an unusual and very attractive marbled appearance. It shows a marked preference for purple flowers such as wild marjoram field scabious thistles and knapweeds.

Prunus laurocerasus marbled white common name s cherry or common or english laurel. Prunus laurocerasus marbled white commonly known as cherry laurel common laurel. Adults may be found roosting halfway down tall grass. The marbled white is a distinctive and attractive black and white butterfly unlikely to be mistaken for any other species.

It will grow in sun or semi shade in a spectrum of soils from loamy to sandy to clay. The variegation is held well in the shade. The bright foliage makes an excellent hedge. Prunus laurocerasus marbled white is a great choice for the low maintenance garden.

Cherry laurel marbled white is a very striking laurel variety with an unusual splashed variegation.