Carolina Cherry Laurel
Prunus caroliniana
This versatile evergreen tree has glossy leaves that emit an almond scent when bruised. Fragrant white flowers in early spring attract polliators, followed by small red cherries ripening to black, providing a valuable food source for birds.
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- Perennial
- United States
- 8.5 - Mississippi Alluvial & SE USA Coastal Plains
- 9.5 - Texas-Lousiana Coastal Plains
- 15.4 - Everglades
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