Prunus laurocerasus 'Chamaeleon' — Bushy

Overview

Prunus laurocerasus 'Chamaeleon' is a bushy tree in the genus Prunus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Prunus laurocerasus 'Chamaeleon' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.

About

Prunus laurocerasus 'Chamaeleon' is a bushy deciduous tree cultivar within the Prunus genus, which includes both deciduous and evergreen trees or shrubs known for their spring blooms and vibrant autumn leaf colour. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south-facing, exposed sites with moderately fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. Propagation is best achieved by softwood cuttings in early summer with bottom heat.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Prunus

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Exposed
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Prunus laurocerasus 'Chamaeleon' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Tree
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Prunus laurocerasus 'Chamaeleon'

Propagation: Softwood cuttings in early summer with bottom heat
Pest resistance: Cherry blackfly, Aphids, Leaf-mining moths, Caterpillars
Disease resistance: Peach leaf curl, Silver leaf, Bacterial canker, Blossom wilt, Honey fungus