Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Castlewellan, Otto Luyken, Schipkaensis
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
-
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eye Infection, Nausia, Vomiting
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
Prunus avium
Common Name
cherry laurel, common laurel
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
English laurel
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Lorbeerkirsche
Kirschbaum
In French
Laurier-cerise
Cerisier
In Spanish
Prunus laurocerasus
Cerezo
In Greek
Prunus laurocerasus
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Prunus laurocerasus
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Laurowiśnia wschodnia
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Prunus padus
Cherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of English Laurel and Cherry Tree
Season and care of English Laurel and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about English Laurel and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Laurel is Clay, Loam and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for English Laurel is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
English Laurel and Cherry Tree Physical Information
English Laurel and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. English Laurel height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of English Laurel and Cherry Tree are as follows:
English Laurel flower color: White
English Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of English Laurel and Cherry Tree
Care of English Laurel and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer English Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.