Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta'
Dwarf Carolina Laurel Cherry
Description
This large evergreen shrub or small tree has leaves that are glossy and 2-4" in length. It is excellent as either a formal hedge or an informal screen. It has creamy white flowers in late-winter and spring followed by small black berries. 'Compacta' reaches 8-10' tall and 6-8' wide and tends to be more dense.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Black
Fruit Season
Summer
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.