12 Carolina Cherry Laurel in 2.5” Nursery Cubes (Prunus caroliniana) | Evergreen Screening Shrub or Small Tree for Hedges, Borders & Wildlife | Ready-to-Plant Live Starter Plants

Brand: CitronellaKing

Color: Green, White

Features:

• READY TO PLANT: Includes 12 Carolina Cherry Laurel live starter plants (Prunus Caroliniana) in 2.5 inch nursery cubes, fully rooted and ready for your garden, hedges, or borders. Also known as Laurel Cherry and Wild Mock Orange.
• ABOUT THIS SHRUB: Broadleaf evergreen shrub or small tree and cold-hardy for USDA Zones 7–10. Moderate growth rate, reaching 20–40 ft tall and 15–35 ft wide (can be pruned smaller). Thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil with glossy green foliage with clusters of white flowers in winter to spring.
• PERFECT FOR LANDSCAPING: Adds versatile and dense, year-round greenery to hedges, privacy screens, and borders for any landscaping need, while offering shelter and food for birds and wildlife with pollinator-friendly blooms.
• NATURALLY LOW-MAINTENANCE: Drought-tolerant once established, deer-resistant, and adaptable. Can be pruned as a neat hedge or grown into a handsome upright-oval tree, making it versatile for many landscape styles.
• SHIPPED WITH CARE: Grown in the USA and hand-packed with protective wrapping and care instructions by our veteran- and family-owned nursery. Plants are unique and may vary slightly from photos.
• OUR REPLACEMENT GUARANTEE: We stand behind every plant with a 30-day guarantee from delivery. If your plants arrive damaged or struggle, simply send us a photo—we’ll promptly refund or replace your plants.

Details: Add lush, glossy greenery to your landscape with Carolina Cherry Laurel (Prunus caroliniana), a versatile broadleaf evergreen shrub or small tree that thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil (USDA Zones 7–10). With a moderate growth rate, it can be shaped into a dense hedge, privacy screen, or grown into an upright ornamental tree. Its dark green foliage provides year-round cover, while fragrant clusters of white blooms in late winter through spring attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Valued for its resilience, Carolina Cherry Laurel is drought-tolerant once established, deer-resistant, and adaptable to many soil conditions. Perfect for hedging, screening, wildlife-friendly plantings, or as a specimen tree, this hardy evergreen brings structure and natural beauty to any garden. Each plant is grown in the USA and hand-packed with protective wrapping and detailed care instructions by our veteran- and family-owned nursery, and may vary slightly from photos. With our 30-day replacement guarantee, you can order with confidence knowing your plants will arrive healthy and garden-ready.