Mount Vernon English Laurel
Prunus laurocerasus 'Mount Vernon'
Evergreen
Zones 6 - 9
Partial to full sun in the Northwest
Needs regular watering- weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
2’ tall, spreading 5 to 8 ft. wide after 3-5 yrs
Growth: Slow to start, spreading
White flower color, blooming in spring. Dark green foliage.
A lovely groundcover with glossy, evergreen leaves. Use under tall trees that have high limbs, where it will get enough sunshine. Or try a mass planting along the driveway.
Looks good in the mixed border with taller shrubs or fronting a mixed border. Great with burgundy barberry.