Prunus ‘Bonaparte’

Prunus laurocerasus 'Bonaparte' is a kind of English laurel highly appreciated for the compact port, glossy foliage and good resistance, ideal for elegant hedges and permanent green screens.

Main features

• Plant type: evergreen shrub

• Height at maturity: ~2–2.5 m

• Width: 1.5–2 m

• Growth: moderate, more compact than other varieties of laurocerasus

• Foliage: large, oval leaves, glossy dark green, very decorative all year round

• Flowers: white, fragrant, in clusters, spring (April–May)

• Fruits: black berries (decorative, not edible)

Planting requirements

• Exposure: sun, partial shade; tolerates partial shade well

• Soil: fertile, well drained; it prefers slightly acid-neutral soils

• Watering: regular after planting; subsequently resistant to short periods of drought

• Cold resistance: good (≈ –20°C), suitable for the climate of the Republic of Moldova

Maintenance

• Pruning: excellent response to cuts; 1–2 cuts/year are recommended for dense hedges

• Fertilization: in spring, with fertilizer for evergreen shrubs

• Diseases/Pests: generally robust; rarely, leaf spots may appear in conditions of excess moisture

Uses in landscaping

• Compact and elegant hedges

• Visual protection screens for yards and gardens

• Solitary plantings or in decorative groups

• Very suitable for modern facilities and residential premises