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A versatile hedge with improved cold hardiness
The Skinny Skip™ Cherry Laurel is a fantastic addition to any landscape, offering both beauty and practicality. With its upright growth habit and glossy evergreen foliage, this plant creates a stunning visual barrier, making it perfect for hedging. With improved cold hardiness over Skip laurels, Skinny Skip® thrives in warm climates, sunny or shady conditions, and shows good deer resistance.
Choosing this shrub means investing in long-lasting greenery that will stand tall through the seasons. Its unique pillar-like structure lends elegance to any garden design while providing an ideal privacy screen or windbreak. Whether planted along a property line, bordering a driveway, or used as a landscape accent, this versatile cherry laurel enhances your outdoor space with year-round color and structure.
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Plant or repot within 4 weeks of arrival. Choose a location that receives partial to full sunlight. Dig a hole about twice the size of the root ball, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface. Backfill with native soil mixed with compost for better growth. Spread a 3" layer of mulch three feet around the plant.
2. Watering: Water regularly during the first two growing seasons to establish a strong root system. Once established, the Skinny Skip™ Cherry Laurel is relatively drought tolerant but benefits from supplemental watering during prolonged dry spells.
3. Pruning: Prune in early spring before new growth begins to maintain shape and encourage dense foliage. Remove any dead or crossed branches to improve airflow and plant health. Cherry laurels respond well to pruning. If controlling size, prune shorter than the desired height to allow for additional growth during the upcoming warm months.
4. Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to promote healthy growth. Follow package instructions for the correct dosage. Avoid over-fertilization, which can be harmful to cherry laurels.
Shipping Details
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
| Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
|---|---|
| Less than $49 | $19.95 |
| $49 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Product Details
| Mature Height: | 10-12 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 3-5 ft. |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate Growing |
| Botanical Name: | Prunus laurocerasus 'Mariblon' |
| Does Not Ship To: | AK, AZ, HI, OR |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 6-9 outdoors |
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