Land Plants - non-native

English Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) on Apr 3, 2024

Submitter does not have a specimen
EDRR Status: Local expert notified

Description of specimen

12-15ft specimen, well established in ground, currently blooming. Dark green oblate leaves with pointed tip, multiple white flowers on branch tips in conic shape.

Commentary

This does appear to be the exotic shrub, English (cherry) laurel. It is a pest and has escaped and naturalized in the PNW. It is not on the state of Oregon Noxious Weed List, so it can still be bought and sold legally. For more info see the ODA Noxious Weed Program. I have forwarded your report to the Upper Willamette Cooperative Weed Managment group: https://www.oregon.gov/ODA/programs/Weeds/Pages/CWMA.aspx

Wyatt Williams
April 11, 2024, 2:54 a.m.

Resources

Also known as Cherry Laurel.

Location

Cherry Laurel right next to sidewalk, between rhododendron and unspecified small pine tree. Front yard of one residence or the other. Near lamp post.

Expert Reviewer

Wyatt Williams, Ph.D.
Wyatt Williams, Ph.D.

Invasive Species Specialist

Oregon Department of Forestry

Private Forests Division

2600 State St. Bldg. D

Salem, OR 97310-0340



Office: 503-945-7472

wyatt.williams@oregon.gov

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