SCIENTIFIC NAME: Prunus caroliniana 'GRECCT'

COMMON NAME: Centre Court™ Cherry Laurel

GARDEN SIZE: 30 feet tall x 15 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 7 to 10

EXPOSURE: Full Sun to Part Shade

WATER & SOIL: Prefers moist, well-drained soils. Drought-tolerant once established. Avoid overhead watering due to shothole fungus.

HABIT (FORM): Upright, pyramidal evergreen

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; dense, glossy green leaves

FLOWERS: Fragrant white flowers bloom in spring

PLANT ORIGIN: Southeastern United States, south of Tennessee

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May be a host plant for local butterflies and moths, and food source for pollinators, birds, and small mammals. Supplies shelter and nesting sites.

FERTILIZING: Apply evergreen fertilizer in the spring and fall.

PRUNING: Minimal pruning recommended. If pruning is needed, hand pruning is suggested for better appearance.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Toxic to humans, dogs, cats, and horses.

USES: Specimen, Screening, Foundation Planting, Hedge