| Genus | Prunus |
|---|---|
| Species | laurocerasus |
| Cultivar | 'Otto Luyken' |
| Common Name | Otto Luyken Laurel |
| Zone | 6 to 8 |
| Habit | Compact, wide spreading shrub. Moderate growth rate. |
| Height | 3 to 4 Feet |
| Spread | 6 to 8 Feet |
| Foliage | 3-4" long and 1" wide. Evergreen., Lustrous dark green |
| Flower | borne in 3-4" long erect panicles. April-May., Small white |
| Fruit | black. August., Round drupe |
| Culture | Full sun to partial shade. |
