Quick Guide
- Dense foliage makes for an excellent compact hedge or privacy wall
- Easy to prune and to maintain a clean appearance
- Grows well in shadier environments
- Schip Laurel stays evergreen throughout the seasons
Schip Laurel Hedge Details
Schip laurel has smaller leaves than other cherry laurels, so it creates a neat and clean shape when pruned.
The shrub grows up to two feet per year, so it can rapidly produce a tall and dense screen for privacy.
In the spring, the Schip laurel produces attractive stalks of aromatic white flowers.
With uniquely medium-sized and glossy evergreen foliage, Schip laurel can create a lush, layered look.
As it doesn’t thrive under direct sunlight, Schip laurel grows well at the edge of a wooded area or in other environments with dappled shade.
This Prunus laurocerasus variety was first discovered on Bulgaria’s Schipka mountain pass and was then given its name 'Schipkaensis'. Other excellent evergreen hedge options include English laurel and Emerald Green arborvitae. See our full lineup of hedge types here.
| USDA Hardiness Zones: | 6 - 9 |
| Your Hardiness Zone: | ZIP: |
| Sun/Shade: | Partial shade |
| Deer Resistance: | Yes |
| Watering Requirements: | Weekly, or possibly more often in extreme heat |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Mature Size: | 6’ to 10’ over long term |
| Drought Tolerance: | Moderate |
| West Coast - Sunset Heat Zones: | 4 - 9 and 14 - 24 |
| Pest/Disease Issues: | |
| Long-term health generally unaffected by pests. Mites, borers and caterpillars are attracted to the laurel. Moderately susceptible to shot-hole disease, powdery mildew and root rot. | |
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