Prunus laurocerasus 'Caucasica' – Prunus laurocerasus 'Caucasica'

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Prunus laurocerasus 'Caucasica' – Prunus laurocerasus 'Caucasica'

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'Caucasica' is a large evergreen shrub to small tree to over 3 m in height, growing to over 4 m in some cases. The densely branched crown is rather slender vase-shaped to oval and clearly upright growing. The annual twigs are yellow-green. The oblong to narrowly elliptical leaves are 12-20 cm long and 3-5 cm wide. The greatest width of the leaf is halfway to slightly above the centre of the leaf blade. The leaf margin is serrated and at the top there is a typical undulation on one side. The leaves are glossy dark yellow-green. The flowers are white, in long erect clusters. Main flowering is in May and June, often followed by a second flowering around the end of August. 'Caucasica' is not a richly flowering cultivar.
'Caucasica' is one of the oldest cultivars of P. laurocerasus and was named in France in 1852. It is an excellent hardy cultivar, suitable for use as a small tree or tall hedge. 'Caucasica' can also be beautiful in plant groups. Hardiness zone 6a.
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Amount
Delivery period
125/150 high
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Available
Specifications
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Height
2-3 m
Width
3-4m
Crown
vase-shaped, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green, evergreen
Flowers
white, flowers in May-June, August
Fruits
black
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil, suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
tree containers, industrial areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow suitable for dry soil suitable for wet soil oval vase-shaped 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green white average growing valuable for bees (honey plant) toxic components
Frequently asked questions
Prunus laurocerasus 'Caucasica'

Prunus laurocerasus 'Caucasica' can eventually reach a height of 2-3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Prunus laurocerasus 'Caucasica' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 2-3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Prunus laurocerasus 'Caucasica' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Prunus laurocerasus 'Caucasica' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Prunus laurocerasus 'Caucasica' blooms in may, june, august.
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