| Size | 6 Gallon, 7 Gallon, 10 Gallon, 15 Gallon, B&B (3-4 ft.), B&B (5-5.5 ft.) |
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| Native? | Non-Native |
| Zone | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Height Range (ft.) | 6.00 to 10.00 |
| Spread (ft.) | 4.00 to 6.00 |
| Bloom Time | |
| Bloom Description | Fragrant, Upright clusters, white to creamy-white flowers |
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| Tolerate | |
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Prunus laurocerasus ‘Schipkaensis’ is a dense, shade-tolerant evergreen shrub ideal for privacy screens, hedges, and foundation plantings in low light.
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| Size | 6 Gallon, 7 Gallon, 10 Gallon, 15 Gallon, B&B (3-4 ft.), B&B (5-5.5 ft.) |
|---|---|
| Common Name | |
| Type | |
| Family | |
| Native? | Non-Native |
| Zone | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Height Range (ft.) | 6.00 to 10.00 |
| Spread (ft.) | 4.00 to 6.00 |
| Bloom Time | |
| Bloom Description | Fragrant, Upright clusters, white to creamy-white flowers |
| Sun | |
| Water | |
| Maintenance | |
| Suggested Use | |
| Tolerate | |
| Growth Rate | |
| Attracts |
Prunus laurocerasus ‘Schipkaensis’, commonly known as Schip Laurel or Skip Laurel, is a dense, evergreen shrub valued for its glossy, dark green foliage and adaptability to shade. This fast-growing cultivar of Cherry Laurel reaches 6 to 10 feet tall and 5 to 8 feet wide, making it a popular choice for privacy hedges, foundation plantings, and screening in low-light areas. Fragrant white flower spikes bloom in spring, followed by small black fruits. While popular in landscape design, Schip Laurel is not native and offers limited ecological benefit, and in some regions may become invasive.
Dense evergreen screening: Maintains privacy year-round with dark green foliage
Shade-tolerant: Thrives in part to full shade, unlike many evergreen shrubs
Low-maintenance: Tolerates pruning, clay soils, and urban conditions
Sun exposure: Grows in full sun to full shade; best in part shade
Soil needs: Prefers moist, well-drained soil but tolerates poor and clay soils
Maintenance: Prune as needed to shape; mulch to retain soil moisture
Privacy hedges: Fast-growing screen for boundaries or between properties
Foundation plantings: Evergreen structure near buildings or shaded entries
Woodland edges: Fills dark corners and underplantings where few other shrubs thrive
Non-native species: Limited value for native insects and wildlife
Can spread: Monitor for potential reseeding in natural areas
Best used with natives: Pair with native shrubs to increase habitat value
lex glabra ‘Compacta’ – Compact Inkberry: A dense, evergreen native holly ideal for low hedges and foundation plantings in part to full sun.
Ilex glabra ‘Shamrock’ – Shamrock Inkberry: A compact, rounded form of this native evergreen with glossy foliage and excellent shade tolerance.
Ilex opaca – American Holly: A tall, broadleaf evergreen native with spiny leaves and red berries that provide winter interest and wildlife value.
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No. Prunus laurocerasus, commonly known as cherry laurel, is native to parts of southeastern Europe and western Asia. ‘Schipkaensis’ is a cultivar bred for compact growth and cold hardiness, but it is a non-native shrub and offers limited ecological value in North American landscapes.
‘Schipkaensis’ (also known as Schip or Skip Laurel) is known for its narrow, upright growth habit and glossy evergreen leaves, making it ideal for hedges, screens, and foundation plantings. It typically grows 10 to 15 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide, and produces fragrant white flower spikes in spring, followed by small black berries.
Schip Laurel thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained, fertile soil, though it is adaptable to various conditions. It is hardy in USDA zones 6 through 9 and performs well in both urban and suburban settings, including shaded sites and dry shade once established.
Schip Laurel flowers can attract bees and other pollinators, and the berries are eaten by birds. However, the plant is toxic to humans and many animals if ingested in quantity, and it does not serve as a host plant for native caterpillars or insects, limiting its overall wildlife value.
Yes. Schip Laurel is generally considered deer-resistant, disease-tolerant, and low-maintenance. It responds well to pruning and can be shaped easily for formal hedges. However, regular trimming may be necessary to maintain size and density in smaller spaces.
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