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Blue juniper vs laurel

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

I am trying to decide between blue point juniper and dwarf laurel.I am using the shrubs at corners to help conceal downspouts. I like the minimal pruning needed for juniper but the coloring and leaves of the laurel.Anyone have experience with either? Is laurel in constant need of pruning? Does juniper have any more pros?

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Irving Ragweed (Austin 8b)
7 years ago
It would help if you could tell us where in Texas you're located. Also, what exactly do you mean by "dwarf laurel"? Texas mountain laurel or other? Do you have a Latin name for the plant?
mcbrayer0814
Original Author
7 years ago
Sorry, thought zone showed with my name. 8b, east Texas. Looking at the English and Cherry Laurel.
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Embothrium
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
"Cherry laurel" refers to several species including English laurel. What cultivar names are involved here? 'Mt. Vernon'? 'Otto Luyken'?

Commercial depiction of 'Blue Point'. Note in particular "Average Landscape Size":

https://www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/plants/1598/blue-point-juniper/
mcbrayer0814
Original Author
7 years ago
Prunus lauroceraus 'Nana', is the Laurel I am looking at.

Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Point' is the Juniper I am also looking at.
Embothrium
7 years ago
Unless you are planting a mansion both will grow too large.

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