Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'

Otto Luyken Cherry Laurel

is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its dense, glossy, dark green foliage and neat, mounded form. Ideal for hedges, borders, or foundation plantings, it typically grows 3–4 feet tall (larger with time) and spreads 6–8 feet wide. In spring, it produces fragrant white flower spikes that contrast beautifully against the foliage. Otto Luyken is low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and tolerant of shade, drought, and urban conditions, making it a versatile and reliable landscape choice.

  • Broadleaf, evergreen shrub or tree
  • Dense, vase-shaped habit
  • Fragrant, white flowers in the spring

  • Category: Shrub
  • Hardiness Zone: 6-9
  • Height: 3-4 ft
  • Spread: 6-8 ft
  • Bloom Color: White
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Landscape Characteristics
Branch Structure
Flowers
Fragrance
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Songbirds
Classification by Use
Color Impact
Foundation Planting
Hedge/Screen
Mass Planting
Habit
Upright
Light Requirement
Part Shade
Part Sun
Shade
Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Foliage Color
Green