The appearance of the flowers
The cherry laurel forms many small individual flowers that are in a terminal, racemose inflorescence. They are radial (radial symmetry) and five-fold with a double perianth (flower envelope). They spread a pleasant aromatic scent. Small, spherical fruits develop from the flowers, which change color from green to black during the ripening period.
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The heyday
the Heyday the cherry laurel extends from April to May. Some species bloom a second time in September.
After flowering, the optimal time is around one Cut back cherry laurel hedge. The plants then hardly develop any fruit and put all their strength into the dense growth.
Are there also varieties that do not flower?
Contrary to popular belief, all of them flourish Cherry laurel species, some varieties form a denser flower pile than others. Caucasia and Herbergii, for example, are characterized by very strong flowering, while Rotundfolia and Novita have significantly fewer flower umbels.
The cherry laurel only does not bloom at all if the soil or the site conditions are not ideal.
Tips & Tricks
The stone contained in the berries is like all other parts of the plant Laurel cherry poisonous. Since the pulp tastes pleasantly sweet, children might think the berries are edible. You should therefore always cut off the faded umbels if there are small children in your household.
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