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Meet the Breeder
Morris Arboretum
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
‘Chestnut Hill’
Cherry - Laurel
Prunus laurocerasus
'Chestnut Hill'
PP#24,880
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- Evergreen
- Versatile habit
- Fragrant
- Description
A more compact selection of the popular hedge plant, from the Morris Arboretum, 'Chestnut Hill' does not exceed 4' tall.
- USDA Zone
- 6 - 8 (-10°F/-23.3°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 3 - 4'
- Width
- 3 - 4'
- Finish Time
- 1.5 seasons
- Type
- Evergreen
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Color
- Green
General Care
Soil
Requires well-drained soils, rich in organic matter.Pruning
Blooms on old wood, so prune after flowering if desired. May be readily shaped and sheared, though its naturally appealing habit does not require it.Uses
Hedges; foundation planting; mass planting.Growing Tips
Benefits from mulch to keep roots cool and moist.Features: Compact, Evergreen, Salt tolerant, Fragrant, Attracts pollinators, Winter interest
Filters: Botanical genus: Prunus, Common name: Cherry - Laurel, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage
Features: Compact, Evergreen, Salt tolerant, Fragrant, Attracts pollinators, Winter interest
Filters: Botanical genus: Prunus, Common name: Cherry - Laurel, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage