Green Goblet Cherry Laurel
Prunus laurocerasus 'Jong3'Green Goblet Cherry Laurel is a compact, dense evergreen shrub with an upright, somewhat columnar habit and glossy dark green foliage that provides structure throughout the year. Small, fragrant white flowers appear in upright clusters in spring, followed by dark fruit that adds additional seasonal interest. Its naturally tidy form gives it a more contained appearance than larger cherry laurels while still providing the lush, broadleaf evergreen texture associated with the species.
Typically reaching about 3 to 4 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide, Green Goblet Cherry Laurel is well suited to smaller landscapes where a broadleaf evergreen is needed without the eventual size of a standard cherry laurel. Its dense habit works effectively in beds and borders, foundation plantings, mass plantings, hedges, and privacy screens. It can also serve as a compact specimen, providing year-round foliage and structure in mixed plantings.
Green Goblet grows in full sun to partial shade and performs best in moist, well-drained soil. Cherry laurels tolerate a range of soil textures and pH conditions, although good drainage is important for healthy growth. Water regularly during establishment, then provide supplemental moisture during extended dry periods as needed. Heavy fertilization is unnecessary. Pruning can be done after flowering to maintain the desired shape or size, although this compact cultivar generally requires relatively little maintenance once established.
Care Instructions:
Planting: Plant in full sun or partial shade with room for the mature spread.
Soil: Plant in moist, well-drained clay, loam, or sand.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment; provide supplemental water during extended dry periods.
Fertilizing: Avoid heavy fertilization; amend poor soil with organic matter as needed.
Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain shape or size.
Spacing: Plant 4′ – 5′ (ft) apart.
Maintenance: Monitor soil moisture and prune only as needed.
Green Goblet Cherry Laurel provides a dense evergreen presence in a manageable size, making it particularly useful where larger screening shrubs would overwhelm the landscape. Its glossy foliage, fragrant spring flowers, and compact habit allow it to function as both a practical structural plant and an ornamental feature. With its versatility in sun or partial shade and its ability to work in formal or informal designs, it is a strong choice for gardeners seeking a smaller-scale hedge, evergreen accent, or year-round foundation planting.
Landscape Solutions
- Creates evergreen structure and year-round privacy in smaller landscapes.
- Forms a compact hedge or screen without the mature size of standard cherry laurel.
