Dwarf English Laurel

Prunus laurocerasus 'Nana'

$39⁹⁹

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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
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

Dwarf English Laurel highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Prunus laurocerasus 'Nana'
Growing Zones

7-9
Mature Height

6 - 8 feet
Mature Spread

6 - 8 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Slow
Flower Color

White
Fall Color

Evergreen
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

Yes
Pruning Time

After Flowering
Bloom Period

Early Spring, Late Spring

Growing Zones 7-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

Lovely Broad-Leaved Accent Dwarf English Laurel

Craving a classy, elegant broad-leaved evergreen shrub to grant structure to your yard? Perhaps you are putting the finishing touches on an established property. Or, you may just be getting started with a "blank slate".

Add one or more of the easy-care Dwarf English Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Nana') to help define your garden design in outstanding fashion!

You will love how English Laurel grows into a handsome shrub with large, glossy leaves and fragrant white blooms in spring. The glossy leaves shine in the sunlight! They'll even brighten up areas of low, dappled shade and your landscape will never tire of these hard-working workhorses.

This dwarf broadleaf evergreen variety stays nice and compact. It's an English Laurel, also known as Cherry Laurel, so it can be pruned to control the size you like.

Spring brings tiny white blooms. Relish in their clean scent, and the sight of butterflies feasting on their nectar. (Yes, you can wait until the floral display is done before pruning!) The flowers become dark berry-like fruit that the birds snap up quickly in the late summer and autumn! Being a Prunus family member, the fruit is edible for humans but very astringent and best left for your songbirds to fatten up for the winter.

Broadleaf evergreens keep their foliage all year round throughout USDA hardiness zones 7 to 9, and retain their deep glossy green through sun, heat, and humidity! Deer isn't much of an issue with Laurel, nor is urban environments and pollution.

How to Use Dwarf English Laurel in the Landscape

Savvy homeowners take advantage of these time-tested shrubs to add value to their property. A boon in the heart of the city, the thick foliage of these evergreen shrubs is held on lushly dense branches. Let them absorb discordant traffic sounds and block wind for you, your friends, and your family.

With luxuriant growth that stays green all the way to the ground, Dwarf English Laurel makes a wonderful foundation planting. Few other options deliver this much subtle charm to your facade.

This plant suits contemporary and traditional architecture alike! Keep it tightly trimmed, or let it grow naturally for an informal style. A fantastic backdrop for other flowering plants, Laurel shines and helps other plants stand out too thanks to their steady green tones.

Use one Dwarf English Laurel as a specimen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves between your patio and your lawn. Try a pair on either side of your garden gate.

You'll get a high-end look with a hedge along the length of your side yard. Plant them four feet apart on center. You'll measure from the center of one to the center of the next.

Run several of them as a lovely hedge. Take a deep breath, they'll delight you with their steady tones and delightfully easy-care nature. For faster results, order the largest size containers we have in stock. Mulch between the plants and keep newly installed hedges weeded until they grow together and touch.

They are incredible background plants with a useful spreading form! Let their good looks support plants with showy blooms and unique forms.

Lustrous, Large Leaves Remain Green Year-Round
Fragrant, White Blooms in Spring
Foliage For Cut Flower Arrangements
Lush, Full Branches Block Noise & Sound
Versatile Landscape Use - Hedges, Privacy & Specimens

#ProPlantTips for Care

Plant Laurel Bushes in either full sun, or give them afternoon shade in the warmer areas of the country. They'll need at least four hours of direct sunlight a day at the bare minimum.

Dwarf English Laurel loves humusy, rich, slightly acidic soil. Add a few handfuls of compost to the backfill soil during planting. You'll want to add a three-inch layer of pine bark or pine straw over the roots.

Keep them watered, so their root systems remain damp. This is critical for success while the plants are young and in times of extended drought.

Prune after flowering. You'd hate to miss the fragrant white flowers! At that time, you can control their size and keep them trim and tidy. A manicured Dwarf English Laurel looks fabulous!

Grows in Full Sun or Part Shade
Low-Maintenance
Tolerant of Salt Spray & Urban Conditions
Slightly Acidic Well-Drained Soil
Moderate Moisture Needs
Prune or Shear After Flowering

Order your Dwarf English Laurels today and you'll receive commercial-grade landscape materials from our plant experts. Track your sturdy box all the way to your doorstep. What could be any easier?!