Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
Luykens Laurel
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:
Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.
Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.