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:
An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.
You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.