Prunus laurocerasus 'Zabeliana'

Common Name(s):

Zabel's cherry laurel

Categories:

Poisonous Plants, Shrubs

Comment:

Seasons of Interest:

Bloom:  Spring   Fruit: Summer, black drupe

Wildlife Value:  Fruits are relished by birds.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Better resistance than most other species in the genus Prunus. Susceptible to shot-hole disease, powdery mildew and root rot.

Compare this plant to: Prunus lauroceraus 'Otto Luyken'

Height:

3-4 ft.

Foliage:

Narrow willow-like, lustrous dark green leaves; 3 to 4 in. long

Flower:

Small white flowers on 3 to 4 in. erect panicles; round black drupe

Zones:

6 to 8

Habit:

Evergreen

Site:

Sun to shade; moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter

Texture:

Medium

Form:

Dense, horizontal branches; wide spreading

Poison Part:

Wilted leaves, twigs (stems), seeds.

Symptoms:

Gasping, weakness, excitement, pupil dilation, spasms, convulsions, coma, respiratory failure

Toxic Principle:

Cyanogenic glycoside, amygdalin

Severity:

HIGHLY TOXIC, MAY BE FATAL IF EATEN!

Width:

6-8 ft.

Tags:

fragrance, salt tolerant, showy flowers, birds, drupe, heavy shade, tolerate shade, wildlife, fragrant flowers, evergreen

NCCES plant id: 1731