Carolina Cherry Laurel (Prunus Caroliniana)

The ‘Compacta’ variety is more densely branched and is easily kept, making it an ideal plant for use as a privacy hedge, as a border plant, or as a hedge. When used as a shrub, many loves to create a Carolina Cherry hedge. Because it’s adaptable to shearing, it makes a great plant that can be shaped into cones, columns, and standard rectangular forms, providing an outstanding formal look to a landscape.

Drought and heat tolerant, the Carolina Cherry hedge or tree will need occasional watering once established and adapts well to coastal exposure with little to no water needed, once established in cooler climates. A smaller evergreen hedge featuring bright, dark green foliage that looks beautiful in a variety of landscapes, Carolina Cherry hedge also has small, creamy white, fragrant flowers bloom, which attract pollinators in the garden.

In the early spring, black berries will form, that contrast nicely with the foliage. Birds love this waterwise plant, too. Due to its slower growth rate, you may want to buy a bigger specimen to take advantage of the many benefits this Carolina Cherry ‘Compacta’ provides.

The Carolina Cherry shrub is sure to add value to your property no matter where or how you choose to plant it in your garden.