Prunus laurocerasus Volcano
- Winter hardy
- Compact, bushy habit
- Perfect for mass planting and hedges
- Category:
Evergreen
- Alternate Cultivar: 'Jong1'
- Patent: PP29,889
- Hardiness Zone: 6-9
- Height: 4-7 ft
- Spread: 4-5 ft
- Bloom Color:
White Shades
- Foliage Color:
Green Shades
Prunus Volcano is a hardy evergreen shrub with a compact, bushy form. It features glossy dark green leaves with bronze-red new growth, which mature to bright green in summer. In spring, it produces small, fragrant white flowers, followed by black ornamental fruit. Volcano thrives in sun or semi-shade with moist, well-drained soil. It's easy to prune and is perfect for hedges, mass plantings, or as a specimen plant, offering a dense, attractive privacy screen.