About
Prunus laurocerasus 'Rufescens' is a cherry laurel cultivar with leaves that turn an attractive red-bronze tone in winter, producing the characteristic glossy, evergreen foliage and white flower racemes of the species. A rewarding and ornamental evergreen shrub.
About the genus
Prunus are deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs producing showy flowers in spring, often with good autumn foliage colour. Some species have edible fruit in autumn and a few have ornamental bark. Among the most popular of all flowering trees and shrubs.
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen trees, avenues, borders. Outstanding spring blossom
Care notes
CultivationModerately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun
PruningPrune in midsummer to avoid silver leaf. Remove dead or crossing branches
PropagationGrafting or budding for cultivars. Some from hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceAphids, caterpillars, bullfinch damage to buds
Disease resistanceSilver leaf, bacterial canker, blossom wilt. Prune only in dry summer weather