Caucasica Cherry Laurel

Caucasica Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Caucasica')

Caucasica Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Caucasica') is a vigorous, upright evergreen shrub prized for its dense foliage, year-round privacy, and adaptability to a wide range of landscape conditions. With deep green, glossy leaves and fragrant spring flowers, it�s a go-to choice for hedging, screening, and structural planting in both formal and naturalistic settings.

Distinctive Features

'Caucasica' stands out for its upright, columnar growth habit and rich, dark green foliage that remains attractive year-round. In spring, it produces upright clusters of fragrant white flowers followed by small black fruits that attract birds. Unlike other cherry laurels, this cultivar grows more vertically, making it ideal for narrower spaces or tall screens. It typically matures to 10 to 15 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide but can be pruned to shape.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to full shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soils
• Soil pH: Tolerates a range from slightly acidic to alkaline
• Water Needs: Moderate; more frequent watering during establishment
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9

Ideal Uses

• Privacy hedges and windbreaks
• Foundation and structural plantings
• Naturalized borders and woodland edges
• Formal screens in garden design
• Focal point evergreen backdrop

Low Maintenance Care

• Responds well to pruning and shaping at almost any time of year
• Water during extended dry periods to maintain vigor
• Mulch annually to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilize in early spring with a general-purpose evergreen formula
• Deer resistant and tolerant of urban pollution

Why Choose Caucasica Cherry Laurel

• Evergreen structure with upright, space-saving form
• Fragrant white flowers and wildlife-attracting fruit
• Thrives in sun or shade and adapts to many soil types
• Perfect for tall hedges or formal screens
• An excellent choice for a dense, reliable evergreen focal point

Caucasica Cherry Laurel combines hardiness, beauty, and practicality�ideal for landscapes that demand year-round coverage and upright form with minimal maintenance.