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Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'

Luykens Laurel

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Information by:         Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

The 'Otto Luyken' is a 6' evergreen shrub of dark, shiny foliage highlighted by white flowers.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Foundation, Patio, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.