About
A slow-growing cultivar, but will eventually form a large dense, wide-spreading bush to 5m tall. Leaves are green and grey-green, marbled with white throughout.
About the genus
Prunus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with showy flowers in spring, and often good autumn foliage colour. Some have edible fruit in autumn, and a few species have ornamental bark
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFlower
ToxicitySeed kernels harmful if eaten, wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling 42828,ranunculus-repens-joes-golden,Ranunculus repens 'Joe's Golden',,A colourful Ranunculus bulb
Care notes
CultivationEasy to grow in any moist but well-drained moderately fertile soil in sun or partial shade, but may become chlorotic on poorer, shallow chalky soils; ideal for hedging. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
PruningPruning group 8, prune hedges in late spring and early summer
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings from late summer to autumn or hardwood cuttings from late autumn to late winter
Pest resistanceLeaves may be damaged by vine weevil and leaf-mining moths
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews and other laurel leaf diseases