Otto Luyken English Laurel

Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'

Otto Luyken English Laurel is a compact evergreen shrub with no fall color that can reach 6-10’ if left unpruned.  Upright panicle clusters of strongly fragrant white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by small black drupes in summer.  In warmer climates, flowers best in part sun and rich moist well-drained soils.  Otto Luyken has better pest resistance.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Need to prune after flowering.  Susceptible to shot-hole disease, powdery mildew, and root rot.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and containers. 

COMPANION PLANTS:  Hydrangea, Butterfly Bush, Coneflower

All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.  

Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.