Dwarf English Laurel offers a compact form of Prunus laurocerasus, showcasing glossy evergreen leaves and clusters of small, scented white flowers in spring. Its tidy, dense branching provides a stunning contrast for brighter landscape plants or seasonal flowerbeds, making it a staple for decorative borders or privacy hedges without becoming overgrown. This slow-growing shrub usually reaches about six to eight feet high and wide, suiting those wanting a polished but low-maintenance look. Its broadleaf evergreen foliage remains a crisp dark green all year, which boosts your garden’s appeal throughout all seasons.
Dwarf English Laurel also wins over gardeners for its adaptability. Native to warm climates and hardy in zones 7–9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade, tolerates different soil types, and endures mild salt conditions near coastal regions. The refined habit and minimal water requirements mean less upkeep, while the fragrant spring blooms attract pollinators. Use Dwarf English Laurel as a stately background shrub, an orderly hedge, a tasteful foundation planting, or a tidy accent in ornamental containers. Its robust nature and deer resistance make it an ideal choice for eco-conscious designs that incorporate both visual interest and functionality.
Dwarf English Laurel Care
Install Dwarf English Laurel in a spot with well-drained soil, enhanced with organic matter if your ground is sandy or heavy in clay. The shrub prefers a slightly acidic pH but manages neutral or mildly alkaline soils. Water it deeply and regularly while establishing, then ease off once the shrub takes root—though occasional watering during dry spells ensures the best growth and health. A balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring can encourage richer foliage, but refrain from excess feeding to avoid leggy new growth. Full sun in cooler zones and partial shade in hotter environments lets Dwarf English Laurel display its lush leaves at their finest.
Pruning typically consists of light trimming after the spring flowers fade. You can also prune to maintain a balanced or formal outline and remove spent blooms at this time. If grown in containers, minimal pinching or thinning could help it stay neat, though major reshaping is rarely required. Seasonal container adjustments—like bringing your potted plant into a sheltered nook or checking soil moisture more frequently—keep Dwarf English Laurel in top condition.
Dwarf English Laurel Spacing
For a seamless hedge, position your Dwarf English Laurel shrubs about six feet apart, leaving room for eventual maturity. A slightly larger gap is welcome if you’re aiming for looser groupings or mass plantings. Should you wish to grow them in containers, pick pots at least 14 inches wide to accommodate root expansion. This extra space will support the plant’s measured yet steady growth.
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Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations