Plant Details
- Common Name
- Carolina Cherry
- Mature Height
- 15–40 ft
- Mature Width
- 10–25 ft
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Sun Requirements
- Flexible
Privacy Hedges
Carolina Cherry
Carolina Cherry (Prunus caroliniana) is a popular, low-maintenance evergreen that serves as an ideal privacy screen or hedge due to its dense, glossy foliage. It produces delicate white flowers in late winter to spring, followed by black berries that are highly attractive to birds. This hardy plant is drought-tolerant once established and adapts well to various soil conditions and coastal environments.
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Plant Information
Description
- Carolina Cherry (Prunus caroliniana) is a popular
- low-maintenance evergreen that serves as an ideal privacy screen or hedge due to its dense
- glossy foliage. It produces delicate white flowers in late winter to spring
- followed by black berries that are highly attractive to birds. This hardy plant is drought-tolerant once established and adapts well to various soil conditions and coastal environments.
Please note that all parts of this plant are toxic if ingested. Fruit may stain concrete surfaces if planted near walkways or patios.
Uses
- Privacy hedge
- tall screen
- specimen tree
- wildlife habitat
- and windbreak.
Key Features
- Evergreen
- dense foliage
- drought-tolerant
- attracts birds
- and excellent for privacy screening.
Planting
- Prefers well-drained soil
- plant in full sun for the densest growth. Ensure adequate space for its mature spread.
Recommended Spacing
- Privacy Hedge
- 6–10 ft apart
- Shrubs / Border
- 6–10 ft apart
- Groundcover
- 10–15 ft apart
- Trees
- 15–25 ft apart
- Accent / Specialty
- 10–20 ft apart
- Vines
- 10–20 ft apart
Care
- Low maintenance
- prune as needed to maintain desired shape or hedge height. All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.
- Water Needs
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low
- Drought Tolerance
- High
Plant Information Disclaimer
Plant characteristics, growth rates, mature sizes, spacing, care requirements, and other horticultural information provided on this page may be AI-assisted and are intended as general guidance only. Actual plant performance can vary based on climate, soil, water, sunlight, planting conditions, maintenance, and other environmental factors. Information may contain errors or may not apply to your specific conditions. We recommend confirming important planting, care, and selection decisions with a VN Nursery representative or qualified landscape professional before relying on this information.
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