*Prunus laurocerasus
*Prunus laurocerasus
CHERRY-LAUREL
Rosaceae
S.W. Asia, S.E. Europe
Location: map coordinates L-14 (southeast side of Conwell Hall),
N 39°11'11'' W 75°32'41''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
CHERRY-LAUREL
Rosaceae
S.W. Asia, S.E. Europe
Location: map coordinates L-14 (southeast side of Conwell Hall),
N 39°11'11'' W 75°32'41''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
- evergreen shrub
- etymology: Prunus = Latin name for plum tree; laurocerasus = laurel-cherry
- common and scientific names both come from resemblance of leaves to unrelated bay laurel (Laurus nobilis)
- leaves simple, alternate
- flowers white, in elongated clusters (racemes)
- popular ornamental; tolerant of difficult growing conditions
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
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