Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis' ~ West Coast Skip Laurel, Schipkaensis Size:7 GALLON (2) Photo by The Plantography

(2) Photo by The Plantography Project

The long violet maple shaped leaves turn brilliant orange in fall

False Indigo

If foliage declines in hot summers

Sear back after bloom to prevent any unwanted self-seeding

Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis' ~ West Coast Skip Laurel, Schipkaensis Size:7 GALLON (2) Photo by The PlantographyWest Coast Skip Laurel is a compact evergreen shrub with a dense vase shaped habit and glossy dark green foliage. Upright panicle clusters of fragrant creamy white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by small black drupes in summer. In warmer climates, flowers best in part sun and rich moist well drained soils. Also sold as Prunus laurocerasus 'West Coast Schipkaensis' Type: Shrub Origins: British Isles, SE Europe, and SW Asia Height: 5' 10'