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Bright 'N Tight Carolina Cherry Laurel
Prunus caroliniana 'Bright 'n Tight' Column ('Compacta')('Monus')
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$144.45
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$169.95
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Prunus caroliniana 'Bright 'n Tight' is an outstanding, compact Carolina Laurel with dense shiny deep green foliage. Also known as Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta', 'Monus', or Compact Carolina Cherry Laurel, this evergreen shrub has a tidy appearance and adapts well to shearing to control size and form. Showy clusters of fragrant creamy-white flowers bloom late winter to midspring followed by black berries.
More compact than the regular species, Prunus caroliniana, 'Bright 'N Tight' makes a great privacy hedge or windbreak. Its dense foliage adapts easily to shearing and can be pruned into topiaries.
How tall is a 15-gallon Carolina Cherry Laurel?
A 15-gallon Carolina Cherry Laurel is usually about 5–6 ft tall at the time of purchase. Height may vary slightly depending on growing conditions.
Is Carolina Cherry Laurel a good choice for privacy?
Yes, Bright 'N Tight Carolina Cherry Laurel is often used as a dense, evergreen privacy hedge. It grows upright and thick, making it excellent for screening.
How wide does Carolina Cherry Laurel grow?
At maturity, Bright 'N Tight Carolina Cherry Laurel typically spreads 8–10 ft wide. Regular pruning can keep it narrower for hedge or screen use.
How fast does Carolina Cherry Laurel grow?
Carolina Cherry Laurel is a moderate to fast grower, adding about 2–3 feet per year when planted in good soil with regular watering.
Seasonality
Mature height
6-15 ft.
Mature Width
6-8 ft.
Sun exposure
Watering
Moderate
Grows Well in Zones
Flowering Season
Attracts Wildlife
Pollinators, Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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