Compact Carolina Cherry Laurel
Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Compact Carolina Cherry Laurel highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 7-10
Cherry Laurels are go-to shrubs for hedges and landscape designers all across the country are clamoring to find modern-lot-sized shrubs and much-needed privacy! The problem, though, is that Laurels can get huge and don't fit into many smaller modern gardens.
The Compact Carolina Cherry Laurel Bush (Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta') takes care of all that! It matures at half of the size of a regular Cherry Laurel so it easily fits in any space but still has all of the attributes that have made it so reliable.
A faster-growing broadleaf evergreen with thick leaves, Cherry Laurel grows 8 - 10 feet tall and 6 - 8 feet wide but is completely amenable to pruning and shearing! The thick green leaves block sound and wind and provide plenty of shelter for birds!
In addition to the great foliage, Cherry Laurel are also lovely flowering shrubs that bloom with tons of fragrant, creamy-white candelabra-like flowers. that become Prunus family small black decorative berries the birds adore! While related to Peaches and Apricots, these fruits are not tasty for human consumption.
Want to know where the shrub gets its name? Crush a leaf in your hand and give it a whiff … The smell is like maraschino cherries!
Landscape Application:
Use this shrub liberally for a compact, versatile background plant in big beds or borders. They create a nice backdrop for interesting flowering shrubs or big bold perennials. They make a great privacy hedge and are thick enough for a solid privacy barrier, noise-barrier, or windbreak.
Maximize your outdoor living space with a thoughtful series of Garden Rooms. Plant a three-sided square and add a long outdoor table for dinner under the stars. If you can, why not give yourself a personal getaway destination at the same time? Extend a portion of the hedge into a private nook for reading, sun-tanning, or meditation.
For a solid hedge in the shortest amount of time, plant them four feet apart on center. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next. You can also stagger a double row if you want to establish a living fence...yesterday! Line the fence outside your pool deck and splish-splash without a care in the world.
Line the fence outside your pool deck and splish-splash without a care in the world! Great foundation plants, landscaping backdrops, and can even be sheared into formal specimens!
- Shiny, Dark Green Broadleaf Evergreen
- Aromatic Leaves
- Showy, Fragrant White Flowers
- Bird-Friendly Dark Berries
- Exceptional Privacy Screen, Noise & Wind Barrier, Specimen & Living Fence
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant Laurel in either full sun or partial shade, where they require at least four hours of direct sunlight a day to flower. Well-drained soils keep Cherry Laurel happy and healthy. Elevate your shrubs if you have heavy, clay soils that stay sopping wet for a long time after it rains. Needing regular moisture at first, established shrubs are low moisture needs and adaptable!
Your Cherry Laurels can tolerate heat, drought, and wind with ease. You can let them grow naturally or shear them into cones or columns or rectangles - they won't flinch! Simply prune after the flowers are spent.
- Full Sun & Tolerates Partial Shade
- Slightly Acidic Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Prune After Flowering
- Occasional Salt Spray Won't Bother It
Every garden has a place for Cherry Laurel, especially when it is as perfectly sized and reliable as Compact Carolina Cherry Laurel. Order yours today!
