Prunus laurocerasus 'Zabeliana' | Zabel's Cherry Laurel
DESCRIPTION
Prunus laurocerasus 'Zabeliana', commonly known as Zabel's cherry laurel, is a low-growing, horizontally spreading cultivar valued for its narrow, glossy leaves and tolerance for shaded conditions. This evergreen shrub blooms in spring, producing small white flowers in upright clusters, followed by black berries in summer, which may attract birds. Its horizontal growth habit makes it ideal for ground cover on slopes, along shaded walls, or as part of a low-maintenance garden design.
Native to regions around the Black Sea, Zabeliana is a slow-growing variety that is well-suited for small gardens or areas requiring cold-hardy plants. While it can be pruned to maintain its spread, this cultivar is particularly appreciated for its natural, understated elegance in landscape designs, requiring minimal intervention to thrive.
DESCRIPTION
Prunus laurocerasus 'Zabeliana', commonly known as Zabel's cherry laurel, is a low-growing, horizontally spreading cultivar valued for its narrow, glossy leaves and tolerance for shaded conditions. This evergreen shrub blooms in spring, producing small white flowers in upright clusters, followed by black berries in summer, which may attract birds. Its horizontal growth habit makes it ideal for ground cover on slopes, along shaded walls, or as part of a low-maintenance garden design.
Native to regions around the Black Sea, Zabeliana is a slow-growing variety that is well-suited for small gardens or areas requiring cold-hardy plants. While it can be pruned to maintain its spread, this cultivar is particularly appreciated for its natural, understated elegance in landscape designs, requiring minimal intervention to thrive.
DESCRIPTION
Prunus laurocerasus 'Zabeliana', commonly known as Zabel's cherry laurel, is a low-growing, horizontally spreading cultivar valued for its narrow, glossy leaves and tolerance for shaded conditions. This evergreen shrub blooms in spring, producing small white flowers in upright clusters, followed by black berries in summer, which may attract birds. Its horizontal growth habit makes it ideal for ground cover on slopes, along shaded walls, or as part of a low-maintenance garden design.
Native to regions around the Black Sea, Zabeliana is a slow-growing variety that is well-suited for small gardens or areas requiring cold-hardy plants. While it can be pruned to maintain its spread, this cultivar is particularly appreciated for its natural, understated elegance in landscape designs, requiring minimal intervention to thrive.
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Family: Rosaceae
Height: 4 to 6 feet
Width: 6 to 8 feet
Foliage color: Narrow, lustrous dark green leaves
Flower color: Creamy-white
Bloom time: Spring
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Regular
Maintenance: Low, tolerates pruning for shaping
Growing zone: USDA Zones 6–9
Wildlife attractors: Provides food and shelter for birds with its small black fruits and dense growth habit
