A glossy evergreen that stays compact and dense, giving you clean structure and privacy with very little fuss
FEATURES:
- Compact, very bushy habit that holds a rounded shape instead of stretching and getting leggy
- Thick, lustrous, leathery foliage that stays rich green for year-round structure
- New growth emerges bronze-red to dark red, then matures to bright green for built-in color contrast
- Fragrant, creamy white flower spikes in spring add a soft seasonal lift
- Small black fruit can follow bloom for subtle late-season interest
- 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 a hedge that looks tailored instead of bulky, plant in a consistent line, keep a generous mulch strip underneath, and layer softer shapes in front like ornamental grasses or low mounding shrubs so the cherry laurel becomes a crisp green backdrop; if you prune, do it in spring or summer to encourage dense growth, and aim for a slightly wider base than top so light reaches the lower branches and it stays full from the ground up.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6-9
- Mature Height: 4-7' tall
- Mature Width: 4-5' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 4-6' apart
Volcano Cherry Laurel
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Prunus laurocerasus 'JONG1' PP29,889
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A glossy evergreen that stays compact and dense, giving you clean structure and privacy with very little fuss
FEATURES:
- Compact, very bushy habit that holds a rounded shape instead of stretching and getting leggy
- Thick, lustrous, leathery foliage that stays rich green for year-round structure
- New growth emerges bronze-red to dark red, then matures to bright green for built-in color contrast
- Fragrant, creamy white flower spikes in spring add a soft seasonal lift
- Small black fruit can follow bloom for subtle late-season interest
- 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 a hedge that looks tailored instead of bulky, plant in a consistent line, keep a generous mulch strip underneath, and layer softer shapes in front like ornamental grasses or low mounding shrubs so the cherry laurel becomes a crisp green backdrop; if you prune, do it in spring or summer to encourage dense growth, and aim for a slightly wider base than top so light reaches the lower branches and it stays full from the ground up.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6-9
- Mature Height: 4-7' tall
- Mature Width: 4-5' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 4-6' apart
Why plant Volcano Cherry Laurel?
Volcano is the evergreen you pick when you want your landscape to look buttoned-up in every season, not just the week after mulch day. It’s prized for a compact, dense habit and glossy foliage that reads polished from the street, plus that bonus flush of bronze-red new growth that adds depth without you lifting a finger. In spring, it sweetens the deal with fragrant creamy-white flower spikes, and later you may see small black fruit for an understated finish.
How to use Volcano Cherry Laurel in the landscape?
Use Volcano as a clean evergreen screen along a fence or property line when you want privacy that still feels refined, or mass it in a bed to create a lush, glossy backdrop for hydrangeas, roses, and perennials. It also works beautifully in foundation plantings where you need dependable year-round structure that won’t swallow windows or spill into walkways, and it’s happy in sun to part shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Volcano Cherry Laurel produces creamy white flower spikes in spring, and they are lightly fragrant.
Water deeply and consistently through the first growing season, keep a mulch ring to protect roots and retain moisture, and plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Once established, it’s an easy evergreen that stays dense and glossy with basic care.
Prune in spring or summer to shape and encourage dense growth. Avoid heavy late-season pruning in colder regions so tender new growth isn’t pushed right before winter.
