Tolerates both full sun and shade, but thrives best in partial shade.
Winter-hardy and resistant to temperatures down to -20°C.
Moderate water requirements; keep the soil slightly moist, but avoid waterlogging.
Fertilize in spring with an organic fertilizer for shrubs to promote healthy growth.
Prunus laurocerasus ‘Novita’ is a versatile, fast-growing evergreen shrub, ideal for hedges and windbreaks. With its glossy, dark green leaves and dense growth, it provides year-round cover and a beautiful backdrop for other garden plants. The ‘Novita’ is winter-hardy, grows well in both sun and shade, and blooms in spring with white clusters that attract bees and other pollinators, contributing to the garden’s biodiversity.
With proper care, the plant can live for decades.
Provides shelter for birds and attracts pollinators in spring.
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