Cherry Laurel
Key identifying features of Cherry Laurel include:
- Dark Glossy leaves up to 15cm long
- Petite white flowers arranged in upright clusters up to 12 cm long
- Once matured, the flowers form cherry-like red fruits that turn black
Cherry Laurel has similar leaves to Rhododendron. However, they are arranged in a different pattern (arranged alternatively on a single leaf for cherry laurel), and they have very different flowers.
Cherry Laurel (GBNNSS)
What we can do
We can remove Cherry Laurel within our parks, green spaces, and verges. However, we cannot remove Cherry Laurel from private property.
Actions
If you believe you have seen Cherry Laurel in our parks or green spaces (and not their native counterparts) please report this through fix my street. Do not try to remove it yourselves, if it is in our parks and open spaces.