Otto Luyken Dwarf Cherry Laurel 1 Live Shrub, 2 Gallon Pot, 12 Inches – Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luyken’

Otto Luyken Dwarf Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luyken’) is a compact broadleaf evergreen shrub valued for its glossy, deep green foliage, dense branching habit, and fragrant white spring flowers. Its narrow, lance-shaped leaves create a refined evergreen appearance, making it suitable for foundation plantings, low hedges, shrub borders, and ornamental landscape beds.

During spring, Otto Luyken Cherry Laurel produces upright clusters of small, fragrant white flowers that contrast with its dark green foliage. Dark purple to black, cherry-like fruits may develop after flowering under suitable conditions. The shrub has a naturally dense, spreading growth habit that provides year-round structure in garden landscapes.

This evergreen shrub performs best in partial shade to full sun and prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil. It adapts to a range of garden conditions once established but benefits from protection against severe winter winds and prolonged drought. As an evergreen plant, it generally retains its leaves throughout the year, although seasonal leaf shedding, bronzing, or minor foliage changes may occur.

Each order includes 1 live Otto Luyken Dwarf Cherry Laurel supplied in a 2-gallon nursery container (G2).

Approx. 12 inches tall at time of shipping.

Shipping Size

• Quantity: 1 Live Otto Luyken Dwarf Cherry Laurel Shrub

• Container Size: 2 Gallon Nursery Pot (G2)

• Shipping Height: Approx. 12 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Plant Form: Rooted, Container-Grown Evergreen Shrub

• Flower Color: White

• Flower Form: Upright Clusters of Small, Fragrant Flowers

• Fruit Color: Dark Purple to Black When Present

• Foliage Color: Glossy Deep Green

• Leaf Characteristics: Narrow, Lance-Shaped, Leathery

• Growth Habit: Compact, Dense, Spreading

• Bloom Season: Spring

• Seasonal Appearance: Broadleaf Evergreen; Minor Seasonal Foliage Changes May Occur

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Safety Notice: Cherry laurel leaves, stems, and seeds contain naturally occurring cyanogenic compounds and are toxic if ingested. This plant is intended for ornamental landscape use and should not be consumed by people or pets.

• Quantity: 1 Live Otto Luyken Dwarf Cherry Laurel Shrub

• Container Size: 2 Gallon Nursery Pot (G2)

• Shipping Height: Approx. 12 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Common Name: Otto Luyken Dwarf Cherry Laurel

• Alternative Common Name: Otto Luyken English Laurel

• Scientific Name: Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luyken’

• Cultivar: Otto Luyken

• Plant Type: Broadleaf Evergreen Ornamental Shrub

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Growth Habit: Compact, Dense, Spreading

• Flower Color: White

• Flower Form: Upright, Fragrant Flower Clusters

• Bloom Season: Spring

• Fruit Color: Dark Purple to Black When Present

• Foliage Color: Glossy Deep Green

• Foliage Characteristics: Narrow, Lance-Shaped, Leathery

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 6–9

• Sunlight: Partial Shade to Full Sun

• Soil Preference: Fertile, Moist, Well-Drained Soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate; Consistent Moisture During Establishment

• Landscape Uses: Foundation Plantings, Low Hedges, Evergreen Borders, Mass Plantings, and Ornamental Shrub Beds

• Ornamental Interest: Glossy Evergreen Leaves and Fragrant White Spring Flowers

• Plant Safety: Toxic if Ingested; Ornamental Use Only

• Seasonal Habit: Broadleaf Evergreen

• Winter Appearance: Generally Retains Green Foliage

Live Otto Luyken Dwarf Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luyken’) evergreen ornamental shrub, natural root system, nursery growing medium, 2-gallon nursery container.