Schipka Laurel
Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkanensis'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Schipka Laurel highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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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
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 6-9
Talk about resting on your Laurels, the beautiful Cherry Laurel variety Schipka Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkanensis') is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gorgeous foliage and easy-going nature that hints back to its native roots here in the southern US.
Bees and butterflies adore the displays of white flowers that form bottlebrush panicles. Their fragrance gives a nod to their Rose family connections and many folks snip a few of these flowering branches for bouquets and floral arrangements indoors. Once the blooms are done in the spring, Laurel forms small dark fruit that the birds love!
Forming a refined vase shape, these shrubs can be as informal or formal as you desire with little maintenance! Laurel bushes are evergreen in USDA growing zones 6 through 9, and these broadleaf evergreens can reach a mature height and width of 6-8 feet. Making Schipka perfect for any sized garden! Plus it is fast-growing giving you lush greenery in a hurry!
Planting and Application:
Laurel hedges are an excellent addition to any landscape. The evergreen nature of Laurel hedges will give winter protection to many garden birds and small mammals. Thrushes and Blackbirds are fond of building nests inside Laurel hedges. The birds go nuts for the berries and appreciate the tasty morsels even if you don't notice them as they dangle among the branches of lush foliage.
Schipka Laurel hedges will make excellent privacy fences when grown alongside a road. The dense nature of the foliage and wood makes a natural sound barrier and screens the view. Laurel hedges are the perfect addition to any garden. Create a triple-duty screen and privacy fence by using these shrubs as backdrops that highlight your garden beds and borders! Everything else will become enhanced by the steady evergreen of these reliable shrubs!
Need a flowering specimen with color year-round, plant a Laurel on a berm in your front yard or on the corner of your home's foundation planting. Take things up a notch by training your shrub into a tree-form by removing the lower branches to expose the bottom third or half of the trunks. You'll have a multi-trunk mini tree with loads of curb appeal!
- White Fragrant Bottlebrush Blooms
- Glossy Evergreen Foliage
- Neat & Tidy Vase Shape
- Bee, Butterfly & Bird-Friendly
- Hedges, Screens, Privacy, Sound & Wind Barriers & Backdrops
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Schipka Laurel bushes are native to America and can grow in nearly any combination of soil and sun, doing best in full sun or partial shade. Preferring more sun in cool climates, and more shade in warmer areas. Laurel thrives in slightly deep, fertile, moist, humusy, well-drained soil; tolerates poor, sandy, or clay soils. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish the root system, but once established, reduce watering frequency. Established plants can tolerate dry shade.
Laurel are easy to grow, and require almost no maintenance, aside from optional Pruning which is best performed as soon as they are finished flowering. The other reason everyone loves these underused shrubs? Deer seem to avoid them unless desperate!
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Humusy Well-Drained Soil - Even Clay
- Moderate Moisture - Tolerates Dry Shade Once Established
- Appreciates Mulch
- Prune After Flowering
- Deer Resistant
Schipka Laurel is a wonderful flowering broadleaf evergreen shrub that you've probably never heard of! Get the neighbors talking by including a hedge for your property today by calling the experts at NatureHills.com!
