Japanese Laurel

This resilient evergreen shrub is perfect for inhospitable, shady areas of the garden where little else will grow. Coping well with dry shade, urban-pollution and salt-laden air, the lustrous, dark green leaves make an excellent, dense hedge for an urban or coastal site. Small clusters of red-purple are followed by bright red berries on female plants.Position: full sun to full shadeSoil: any garden soil (except waterlogged soils)Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April Flower colour: small clusters of red-purpleOther features: on female plants the flowers are followed by bright red berriesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: To promote bushy growth cut back in spring. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant after pruning
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