Yes, product photos are available on the website showing the glossy dark green foliage and white flower spikes. You'll see images of the dense, rounded 18-24 inch shrub in various landscape settings. Check the photo gallery to see how it looks as hedging or foundation plantings before ordering.

Zimmerman Cherry Laurel

Prunus laurocerasus 'Zimmerman'

Nature Hills Nursery

Compact Zimmerman Cherry Laurel Stays Naturally Dense and Rounded, Requiring Minimal Pruning for Year-round Garden Structure
Thrives in Zones 5-9
Pollution Tolerant, Salt Tolerant
Showy White Blooms in Late Spring
Ideal for Privacy Screen or Hedge

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Provide at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. While it is highly adaptable to partial shade, more sun exposure will result in a denser canopy and a greater abundance of spring flowers.
Soil: Aim for well-drained soil rich in organic matter. If you are dealing with heavy clay, mix in aged compost or plant in a slight mound to ensure the roots do not sit in stagnant water.

Watering Requirements

During the first year, water your Laurel deeply twice a week to ensure the root system establishes properly. Once mature, the plant is quite drought tolerant, though inconsistent moisture during extreme summer heat can lead to yellowing interior leaves and stunted growth.

Pruning Tips

Zimmerman Cherry Laurel blooms on old wood, so you should handle any shaping or thinning immediately after the white flower spikes fade in late spring. Think of it like a light haircut to maintain its natural form; avoid heavy pruning in late summer or you will accidentally remove the buds for next year's floral display.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring just as the new emerald growth begins to emerge. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers after mid summer because this encourages soft growth that will likely be damaged by the first hard frost of winter.

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Ships in 7-10 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected

Under $50	$9.99
$50 - $99.99	$14.99
$100 - $149.99	$16.99
$150 - $198.99	$24.99
$199+	FREE

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Understanding Our Container Sizes

At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes

Quart

Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.

#1 Container

Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.

#2 Container

Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.

#3 Container

Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.

#5 Container and Larger

Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.

Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?

Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.

Root Pouch Containers

Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

Plants growing in Root Pouch fabric containers, showing the breathable woven fabric construction

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:

Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.

Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.

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Choosing the Right Size

Size	Plant Age	Best For
Quart	6 mo to 1 yr	Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings.
#1 Container	1 to 2 yrs	Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners.
#2 Container	2 to 3 yrs	Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment.
#3 Container	3 to 4 yrs	Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size.
#5 and larger	4+ yrs	Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact.

Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

Plant specifications
Plant Characteristics	Cold hardy, Evergreen, Flowering, Fragrant, Ornamental Berries/Fruit, Hedge/Screen, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant
Hardiness Zone	6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Sunlight	Full sun, Partial shade
Height	1-2 ft
Width	2-3 ft
Watering Needs	Moderate
Preferred Soil	Clay, Loamy, Peaty, Sandy
Growth Rate	Slow
Growth Habit	Bushy, Spreading
Blooms In	Spring
Flower Color	White
Foliage Color	Green
Fragrant	Yes
Pet Safety	Toxic to pets
Suitable Space	Outdoors
Plant Name	Cherry
Botanical Name	Prunus laurocerasus 'Zimmerman'
Species	laurocerasus
Cultivar	Zimmerman
Class	Magnoliopsida
Does Not Ship To	AK, CA, HI, ID, MT, OR, PR

Scented Blossoms & Year-Round Green Zimmerman Cherry Laurel!

A fantastic ornamental broadleaf evergreen, the Zimmerman Cherry Laurel Bush (Prunus laurocerasus 'Zimmerman') boasts glossy leaves in dark green. Holding its color year-round, you'll have garden greenery throughout the 4 seasons! Plus you'll enjoy sprays of lovely white flower spikes, with long stamen that appear as sparklers set ablaze!

The dark green leaves hold their color all year and form a dense, rounded shrub that requires very little care to maintain its size and shape. Reaching 18 inches to 2 feet tall, they spread a bit more to two feet wide or more, these are slower-growing shrubs so they won't outgrow where they're planted and become leggy.

The early spring show of blooms is very fragrant and calls pollinators galore to your landscape! Each cup-shaped creamy-white blossom has long stamen and looks like little sparks flying!

Not named Cherry Laurel for no reason, you'll see black fruit form in mid-summer that your local songbirds feast on! Humans shouldn't sample the bitter fruit however, it's best left for your feathered friends.

How to Use Zimmerman Cherry Laurel In The Landscape

A wonderful low hedge with year-round greenery, line your driveway or pathways with this smaller shrub for formal and informal definition and clean lines!

Plant as an accent or specimen plant throughout your garden beds to anchor or provide four-season backdrops to set your other perennials and shrubs against! Plant one a row or group them on a berm as a focal point, or pot one up in your favorite urn to have a year-round statement piece.

A row against a rock wall or lining your shed, garage, or shaded side of your home's foundation adds greenery that lasts throughout the year.

Dress up trees, or larger or older shrubs with a skirting of facer Cherry Laurel to hide their bare stems, or anchor the corners of a gazebo or garden arbor with steady dark green. The color provides depth to show off your spring, summer, and fall plants, as well as definitely standing out against the dreary winter landscape.

English Laurel creates lovely low privacy, better yet, plant in large containers and planters around your seating areas and patio where the flower's fragrance can enchant you and the evergreen leaves surround you in seclusion.

Evergreen shrubs are fantastic in rows and en masse on those tough-to-mow slopes, on top of retaining walls, or along your home's foundation for major curb appeal! A pair marking the start of a pathway or greeting visitors to your front entry will look like a formal welcoming committee!

The sweet-smelling white flowers are perfect among your mixed shrub borders, among pollinator gardens, or interspersed among Perennial and Rose garden beds! Anchor Cottage gardens or highlight one among your Rock Gardens where it will appreciate the well-drained soil.

This shrub grows about anywhere and is adaptable to urban conditions and some salt. Plant along your garden's 'hell strip' for year-round property definition.

Creamy-White Clusters of Flower Spikes
Cup-Shaped Florets & Long Stamen
Showy & Very Fragrant Late Spring Bloom
Pollinators Galore
Dark-Green Glossy Foliage
Mid-Summer Black Fruit for Birds
Small Sized Ornamental Broadleaf Evergreen
Low Hedge & Definition & Container & Planter Sized

#ProPlantTips For Care

Plant Cherry Laurel in full sun when planted in the cooler climates of USDA growing zones 5-9, Laurel also tolerates partial shade. Plant in part sun or afternoon shade in warmer hardiness zones.

Preferring moist, rich soil, be sure to plant in a site that has well-drained soil, which is essential. Add Nature Hills Root Booster while planting for a life-long symbiotic relationship with the tiny feeder roots

Preferring moderate, but consistent moisture throughout the growing season. A generous layer of mulch over the root system helps retain soil moisture and moisture consistency as well as insulate the root system from heat and chill.

Prune if needed after flowering for shaping, and provide renewal pruning when dormant in late winter. You wouldn't want to take a chance and inadvertently cut off next year's flush of flowers!

Deer won't bother this shrub, Cherry Laurel is very low on their menu, so the only one enjoying this plant will be you!

Full Sun & Part Shade
Well-Drained Soils
Moderate to Low Moisture Needs
Prune After Flowering
Salt Tolerant & Adaptable
Tried & True Deer Resistant Shrub!

Order your own year-round beautiful ornamental evergreen from NatureHills.com and own fill your spaces with the Zimmerman Cherry Laurel today for lush, green tomorrows!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can i see photos?

Yes, product photos are available on the website showing the glossy dark green foliage and white flower spikes. You'll see images of the dense, rounded 18-24 inch shrub in various landscape settings. Check the photo gallery to see how it looks as hedging or foundation plantings before ordering.

How large does Zimmerman Cherry Laurel grow at maturity?

Zimmerman Cherry Laurel reaches 18-24 inches tall and spreads 2+ feet wide at maturity. This slow-growing evergreen shrub maintains its compact, rounded shape with minimal pruning. Perfect for low hedges or foundation plantings where you need controlled growth, available at naturehills.com.

What are the planting instructions for Zimmerman Cherry Laurel?

Plant Zimmerman Cherry Laurel in well-draining soil with partial to full sun exposure. Space plants 2-3 feet apart since they reach 18-24 inches tall and spread wider. Plant in early spring or fall for best establishment.

Does Zimmerman Cherry Laurel ship bare root or in containers?

Zimmerman Cherry Laurel typically ships in containers, which allows for flexible planting throughout the growing season. This slower-growing shrub establishes well from container stock, reaching its mature 18-24 inch height gradually. Plant in spring or fall for best establishment.

Is Zimmerman Cherry Laurel deer resistant?

Zimmerman Cherry Laurel is generally deer resistant due to its bitter-tasting foliage and fruit. The dense, glossy evergreen leaves are unpalatable to deer, making it an excellent choice for problem areas. Plant this 18-24 inch shrub available at naturehills.com as a low hedge or foundation planting in deer-prone landscapes.

What sun exposure does Zimmerman Cherry Laurel need—full sun or part shade?

Zimmerman Cherry Laurel thrives in partial shade to full sun conditions. This adaptable evergreen performs well in various light exposures, making it versatile for different garden locations. Plant it anywhere from morning sun spots to areas with dappled shade throughout the day.

How much water does Zimmerman Cherry Laurel require after planting?

Newly planted Zimmerman Cherry Laurel needs regular watering for the first growing season to establish its root system. Water deeply 1-2 times per week, providing about 1 inch of water total. Once established, this low-maintenance shrub becomes quite drought tolerant and requires minimal supplemental watering.

When and how should I prune Zimmerman Cherry Laurel?

Prune Zimmerman Cherry Laurel in late spring after flowering to maintain its naturally dense, rounded shape. Since it's a slower-growing shrub reaching 18-24 inches tall, it requires minimal pruning. Light shaping cuts work best to preserve the compact form.

Zimmerman Cherry Laurel

Prunus laurocerasus 'Zimmerman'