Prunus laurocerasus 'Mount Vernon'
Dwarf English Laurel
Evergreen Groundcover, Shrub
Tough and tolerant of difficult conditions, the ground-covering dwarf English laurel (Prunus 'Mount Vernon') is a good plant to consider for challenging sites such as dry shade and root competition.
Growing Conditions
Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Water Use: Average, Drought Tolerant, Low
Exposure: Full Sun, Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade, Shade, Morning Sun, Filtered Sun, Open Shade, Bright Shade, Deep Shade
Description
Size: 18" - 24" tall x 24" - 60" wide
Shape: Horizontal, Mounding, Spreading
Foliage Texture: Bold
Foliage Quality: Glossy / Shiny
Plant Features: Compact, Deer Resistant, Drama / Focal Point, Dwarf Plant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest
Flower Color: Ivory / Cream, White
Bloom Time: Spring
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses: Banks and Slopes, Edging, Erosion Control, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Beds, Mixed Border, Small Garden, Structure
Special Uses: Courtyard / Urban Garden, Deep Shade, Dry Shade, Erosion Control, Flexible Culture, Heavy Shade, Low water / No water, Small Gardens, Tough, Tough / Fool-Proof, Ultra-low maintenance, Water wise
Wildlife: Deer Resistant
More Design Considerations
Seasons of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Four Season Interest, Looks Good Year Round, Three Season Garden, Three Season Interest, Year-round Interest
Maintenance Level: Low Maintenance
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite, Great Plant Pick, Plants That Earn Their Keep
