A glossy evergreen powerhouse for fast, dense privacy, with fragrant spring blooms and a naturally tidy look
FEATURES:
- Dense, vase-shaped evergreen habit with a refined, layered look that reads polished year-round
- Glossy, medium to dark green foliage that creates instant structure and screening
- Fragrant white flower spikes in spring, a subtle bloom show with a surprisingly sweet scent
- Tough and adaptable in sun to partial shade, and notably tolerant of pruning when you want a crisp hedge line
- Evergreen with no real fall color shift, the “green stays green” friend your winter landscape needs
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
For the most elevated look, plant in a consistent line with a generous mulch strip underneath, then soften the front edge with lower mounding evergreens or ornamental grasses so the cherry laurel becomes a smooth, glossy backdrop while the foreground adds movement and seasonal color; if you’re shaping it into a hedge, aim for a slightly wider base than top so sunlight reaches the lower branches and it stays full from the ground up.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6-8
- Mature Height: 6-10' Tall
- Mature Width: 6-10' Wide
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Spacing: 6-8' Apart
Schipkaensis Cherry Laurel
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis'
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A glossy evergreen powerhouse for fast, dense privacy, with fragrant spring blooms and a naturally tidy look
FEATURES:
- Dense, vase-shaped evergreen habit with a refined, layered look that reads polished year-round
- Glossy, medium to dark green foliage that creates instant structure and screening
- Fragrant white flower spikes in spring, a subtle bloom show with a surprisingly sweet scent
- Tough and adaptable in sun to partial shade, and notably tolerant of pruning when you want a crisp hedge line
- Evergreen with no real fall color shift, the “green stays green” friend your winter landscape needs
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
For the most elevated look, plant in a consistent line with a generous mulch strip underneath, then soften the front edge with lower mounding evergreens or ornamental grasses so the cherry laurel becomes a smooth, glossy backdrop while the foreground adds movement and seasonal color; if you’re shaping it into a hedge, aim for a slightly wider base than top so sunlight reaches the lower branches and it stays full from the ground up.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6-8
- Mature Height: 6-10' Tall
- Mature Width: 6-10' Wide
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Spacing: 6-8' Apart
Why plant Schipkaensis Cherry Laurel?
Schipkaensis Cherry Laurel is the ultimate team player. This handsome Accent works hard to beautify your landscape, consorts well with others in groups, and never complains if conditions are less than ideal. Put it to the task when you realize that your landscape needs some more structure and winter greenery, and it will not disappoint. Its glossy green leaves bring a lush look to bare spaces and growth is fast. You can easily shape your “Skip” Laurel into a tidy, formal hedge, or leave it unpruned for a looser feel. Dapper and dependable! Size A (30-36" tall) Size B (4-5' tall) Cherry Laurel, also known as Common Laurel or English Laurel, is indeed related to Cherry Trees (though you can’t eat the fruit it produces). This large Accent is native to eastern Europe and parts of the Middle East, ranging from Albania to Iran. Gardeners have valued it for hundreds of years as a useful hedge, evergreen filler, or even a small tree. Schipkaensis Cherry Laurel, commonly known as Skip Laurel, has been a favorite since Victorian times. It was discovered in 1889 near the Schipka Pass in the mountains of Bulgaria. It has finer foliage than most wild Cherry Laurels and doesn’t get as big.
How to use Schipkaensis Cherry Laurel in the landscape?
Mid- to late spring brings an eruption of creamy white bottlebrush flowers. Skip Laurel’s tiny blooms have a sweet fragrance that attracts pollinators of all stripes.
How To Plant Schipkaensis Cherry Laurel
Adaptable and easy. Schipkaensis Cherry Laurel flourishes in sun or shade, although it does prefer shade in hot climates. It isn’t terribly fussy about soil as long as it drains well, and it isn’t a water hog; in fact, it puts up with dry shade like a champ. A tolerance for pollution and salt spray makes it a worthy choice for urban gardens, and its resistance to deer browse means it’s a godsend in certain rural areas. Skip Laurel is one of the most cold-hardy of the Cherry Laurels, too. Its foliage remains undamaged to at least -6ºF.
Frequently Asked Questions
Schipkaensis produces creamy white to white flower spikes in spring, and they’re notably fragrant.
Plant in moist, well-drained soil, water deeply and consistently through the first growing season, and keep a mulch ring to protect roots and hold moisture. It performs well in full sun to part shade.
Prune as needed after flowering to maintain shape and density. It tolerates pruning well, making it a great choice for hedges and screens.
