Prunus laurocerasus 'Zabeliana'
This plant has poison characteristics. See below.
- 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.
NCCES plant id: 1731
