Laurel Caucasica

Latin Name: Prunus Laurocerasus Caucasica

Outstanding large leaved evergreen plant up to 5 metres high, which makes a dense attractive long lived screen or wind break. This variety has a distinctly upright habit and its leaves are a darker glossy green. It prefers good soil rich in organic matter and in areas where there is a lot of lime needs rich feeding to prevent the leaves going yellow. It will not tolerate poor drainage. Space young plants at 2 per metre. Larger root balled plants can be spaced up to 1 metre apart. All laurels may suffer from  shot hole a harmless but unsightly fungal infection characterised by pin holes in the leaves. Spraying to control shot hole may leave you with perfect leaves but at a heavy cost to the environment.