species 45,910 observations

Cherry Laurel

Prunus laurocerasus

Field notes

Supports All

106 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Rusty Tussock Moth, Rhomboid Tortrix, Cherry Bark Tortrix, Imperial Moth 22
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 27
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Red Admiral, Red Mason Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee, American Lady 57

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Full sun Part shade Dappled shade Full shade
Moisture: Well drained
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid Alkaline
Resists: Dry soil Heavy shade Pollution Poor soil Salt
Habit: Dense Oval Rounded Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Tree Poisonous

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.