BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A dwarf form of laurel, Prunus laurocerasus 'Mount Vernon' is a compact, dense, low-growing shrub with large, glossy, dark green leaves. The low growing habit makes this a superb ground cover plant and its small size makes it a popular choice for use in rock gardens and low borders.

A great, low plant for a shady area.

Supplied Size: 3L containers

• Position: Sun or shade.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: May.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Small, spreading, ground cover shrub.
  • Height: 0.3 - 0.5 m (1 - 2 ft)
  • Spread: 0.6 - 1 m (2 - 3 ft)

• Notes: We would usually recommend planting Prunus laurocerasus 'Mount Vernon' at a distance of 0.75 m ( 2 - 3 ft) apart when being grown as ground cover over a large area.