Volcano Cherry Laurel

Light Needs

Partial Sun to Full Sun

(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

4-7 Feet

Mature Spread

4-5 Feet

Growing Zones

5 to 9

Turn up the drama with glossy, deep-green foliage and fragrant spring flower spikes—Volcano Cherry Laurel is a hard-working evergreen that pulls double duty as a beautiful backdrop and a reliable privacy screen. Its dense habit fills in fast for year-round coverage, while white blooms in spring invite pollinators and lend a refined, gardenia-like vibe to borders, foundations, and containers. Tough, adaptable, and easy to shape, Volcano brings four-season structure with very little fuss.

Volcano Cherry Laurel Care

Plant in full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade is welcome in hotter climates and windy exposures. Provide fertile, well-drained soil (slightly acidic to neutral) and water regularly the first growing season to establish a deep root system; once established, Volcano is moderately drought tolerant and needs only occasional deep watering during extended dry spells.

Mulch 2–3 inches over the root zone (keep mulch a few inches off the stems) to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature. Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer after the first year.

Prune in early spring, or lightly after flowering, to shape hedges and remove dead or crossing wood—skip heavy late-season cuts. Promote good airflow and water at the base to reduce leaf spot issues. Hardy roughly in USDA Zones 6–9. Note: All parts of cherry laurel are toxic if ingested; site away from pets and children.

Volcano Cherry Laurel Spacing

For a tight privacy hedge, plant 4–6 feet apart on center; for a more natural screen, use 6–8 feet. As a specimen near patios or entries, allow 6–8+ feet from walls and neighboring plants to showcase the lush foliage and simplify pruning.

In large containers, choose a sturdy 18–24"+ pot with excellent drainage and position planters 2–3 feet apart for access and airflow.

Why Grow Volcano Cherry Laurel?

• Dense, evergreen foliage for year-round privacy and structure

• Fragrant white spring blooms that attract pollinators

• Fast to fill in; easy to clip into formal hedges or natural shapes

• Adaptable to sun/part shade and a range of soils with good drainage

• Low maintenance once established; hardy in USDA Zones 6–9

• Works in-ground or in large containers for patios and balconies

An elegant, all-season screen with head-turning spring fragrance—Volcano Cherry Laurel delivers instant polish, dependable coverage, and easy-care performance in any landscape.