Cherry Laurel — Shrubs
Prunus laurocerasus
Full sun, moderate watering — hardy through cold winters.
- Sow
- Oct
- Plant out
- Aug–Nov
- In flower
- Apr, May
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Hardiness
- H5
- Season
- all year
- Height
- 400–800 cm
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
- Bee friendly
- Bee friendly
Growing notes
Grows to 4-8 metres. Space about 800+cm apart. In flower Apr-May.
Toxic to pets
Cherry laurel can be dangerous: the leaves and berries contain cyanide-forming compounds and are harmful to people if eaten, causing sickness and stomach pain and occasionally more serious poisoning, so keep children from the berries and do not burn or shred the leaves in an enclosed space. Dogs and cats are at the same risk. If a person eats any, get medical advice (call the emergency number if they are unwell); if a pet does, ring your vet.
→ NHS 111 for a person (999 in an emergency); your vet or the Animal PoisonLine for an animal