Prunus laurocerasus
Cherry Laurel, Common Laurel
Also known as: Cerasus laurocerasus (L.) Dum.Cours. +19 more
- Cerasus laurocerasus (L.) Dum.Cours.
- Cerasus laurocerasus (L.) Loisel.
- Cerasus laurocerasus (Mill.) Dumort.
- Cerasus laurocerasus f. angustifolia (Loudon) Anon.
- Cerasus laurocerasus subsp. capensis K.Koch
- Cerasus laurocerasus subsp. colchica K.Koch
- Cerasus laurocerasus subsp. parvifolia Anon.
- Cerasus laurocerasus subsp. variegata K.Koch
- Cerasus laurocerasus var. angustifolia Loudon
- Cerasus laurocerasus var. camtschatica Lavallée
- Cerasus laurocerasus var. caucasica G.Kirchn.
- Cerasus laurocerasus var. colchica Anon.
- Cerasus laurocerasus var. erecta Lavallée
- Cerasus laurocerasus var. intermedia Lavallée
- Cerasus laurocerasus var. latifolia Lavallée
- Cerasus laurocerasus var. laurifolius Albov
- Cerasus laurocerasus var. longifolia Lavallée
- Cerasus laurocerasus var. microphylla Lavallée
- Cerasus laurocerasus var. myrtifolia Lavallée
- Cerasus laurocerasus var. otini Lavallée
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rosaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Prunus laurocerasus (commonly known as Cherry Laurel or Common laurel) is a tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. It is part of the broad Prunus genus, encompassing over 350 species globally.
Macro Climate
Unspecified
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Middle Asia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Bulgaria, Iran, Libya, North Caucasus, Romania, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina South, Assam, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, British Columbia, California, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Madeira, Netherlands, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Oregon, Portugal, South Australia, Spain, Switzerland, Tasmania, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Washington