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Carolina cherry-laurel

Prunus caroliniana

Carolina cherry-laurel (Prunus caroliniana) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 5b–11b. Mature size 16'–40'. Blooms Feb–Apr.

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Family
—
Group
tree
Native range
Native to 9 U.S. states, including AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS…
USDA hardiness
Zones 5b–11b
Mature size
16'–40'
Sun
Part shade
Water
Medium
Bloom
Feb–Apr
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Carolina cherry-laurel (Prunus caroliniana)
Prunus caroliniana — Carolina cherry-laurel. Photo by Homer Edward Price via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Carolina cherry-laurel (Prunus caroliniana) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 5b–11b. Mature size 16'–40'. Blooms Feb–Apr.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, carolina cherry-laurel pairs naturally with: American Holly (Ilex opaca), American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum).

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