Prunus laur. 'Piranha'? - 40-60 CM RB

Description
These produce black, round fruits from August. They exude a strong fragrance.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Laurocerasus officinalis.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * tolerates shade

Growth habit
Cherry laurel 'Piranha'® is compact and funnel-shaped in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from mid-March to early April, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Mulching: In the period from March to April - Pruning: In the period from mid-March to early April.

Care
- Frozen shoots are pruned back to healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white flowers appear in clusters from May to June. They are strongly scented.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tub, privacy screen, hedge (pruning), bee pasture, bird food plant

Root
Prunus laurocerasus 'Piranha'® is a deep-rooting plant.