Synonym(s): Laurocerasus caroliniana
Image ID: 16498
Image by: Sorrie, Bruce A.
Image Collection: NCBG Digital Library
PLANT INDEX
ID_PLANT: PRCA
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Prunus caroliniana
Include in WOTAS: 0
Publish to Web: 1
Last Modified: 2016-12-30
GENUS INDEX
GENUS CODE: PRUNU GENUS SCIENTIFIC:Prunus GENUS AUTHORITY: L. GENUS COMMON: Plum GENUS SUMMARY: A genus of about 200 species, trees and shrubs, nearly cosmopolitan, but especially in north temperate regions. Liu et al. (2012) make a strong case for combining subgenus Laurocerasus into subgenus Padus. GENUS IDENTIFICATION: GENUS REFERENCES: Rohrer in FNA (2014); Robertson (1974)=Z; McVaugh (1951)= Y; Catling, McKay-Kuja, & Mitrow (1999)=X; Liu et al. (2012); Yazbek & Oh (2013); Shaw & Small (2004); Kalkman in Kubitzki (2004).
FAMILY INDEX
FAMILY CODE: ROSACE FAMILY SCIENTIFIC:Rosaceae FAMILY AUTHORITY: A.L. de Jussieu 1789 FAMILY COMMON: Rose Family FAMILY SUMMARY: A family of about 85-95 genera and 2000-3000 species, trees, shrubs, and herbs, nearly cosmopolitan, but mainly boreal and temperate. FAMILY REFERENCE: Phipps in FNA (2014); Potter et al. (2007); Eriksson et al. (2003); Kalkman in Kubitzki (2004); Ertter (2007).
FRUITING PERIOD: Sep-Oct. DISTRIBUTION
HABITAT TYPE:
NATIVE RANGE: southeastern United States HORTICULTURAL
Plant Sale Text: Carolina Cherry Laurel is a fast-growing and is the only evergreen among our natives within the genus Prunus. The native range includes the coastal plain of Virginia south to northern Florida. Generally considered a small tree with an upright-oval shape, it also can be pruned and maintained as a large shrub. Tiny white flowers are borne profusely in April. This species provides excellent screening, particularly when planted in full sun. Small black fruits mature in October and are avidly sought out by many birds.
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NCBG Location:
Cultural Notes:
SOIL MOISTURE:
Average
LIGHT EXPOSURE:
Sun, Part Shade
MINIMUM HARDINESS ZONE: 7
MAXIMUM HARDINESS ZONE: 10
GERMINATION CODE:
WILDLIFE VALUE:
Bee Friendly, Bird Friendly
DEER RESISTANCE:
This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2016 National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.3 (Lichvar, R.W., D.L. Banks, W.N. Kirchner, and N.C. Melvin. 2016. The National Wetland Plant List: 2016 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2016-30: 1-17. Published 28 April 2016. ISSN 2153 733X). Regions: AGCP-Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain, AK-Alaska, AW-Arid West, CB-Caribbean, EMP-Eastern Mountains and Piedmont, GP-Great Plains, HI-Hawaii, MW-Midwest, NCNE-Northcentral and Northeast, WMCV-Western Mountains, Valleys & Coast
WEAKLEY FLORA
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Prunus caroliniana
COMMON NAME: Carolina Laurel Cherry
SYNONYMY: [= FNA, K, RAB, WH3, Z; = Laurocerasus caroliniana (P. Miller) M. Roemer - S]
PHENOLOGY: Feb-Apr; Sep-Oct.
HABITAT: Maritime forests and sandy hammocks in the Coastal Plain,escaped from cultivation to fencerows and suburban forests and thickets in more inland areas.
COMMENTS: Se. NC south to FL, west to TX, near the coast.
RANGE MAP:
Key to Map SymbolsABOUT FAMILY (Weakley Flora) Rosaceae A.L. de Jussieu 1789 (Rose Family) SUMMARY: A family of about 85-95 genera and 2000-3000 species, trees, shrubs, and herbs, nearly cosmopolitan, but mainly boreal and temperate. REFERENCE: Phipps in FNA (2014); Potter et al. (2007); Eriksson et al. (2003); Kalkman in Kubitzki (2004); Ertter (2007).ABOUT GENUS (Weakley Flora) Prunus L. (Plum) SUMMARY: A genus of about 200 species, trees and shrubs, nearly cosmopolitan, but especially in north temperate regions. Liu et al. (2012) make a strong case for combining subgenus Laurocerasus into subgenus Padus. REFERENCE: Rohrer in FNA (2014); Robertson (1974)=Z; McVaugh (1951)= Y; Catling, McKay-Kuja, & Mitrow (1999)=X; Liu et al. (2012); Yazbek & Oh (2013); Shaw & Small (2004); Kalkman in Kubitzki (2004).
HERBARIUM RESOURCES
SERNEC: Find Prunus caroliniana in Southeast Regional Network of Experts and Collections (if available) UNC SERNEC: Find Prunus caroliniana in
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Herbarium - Southeast Regional Network of Experts and Collections (if available)