Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta' (Dwarf wild orange)

Other names: Dwarf Carolina cherry, Wild orange 'Compacta', Carolina cherry 'Compacta', Wild mock orange 'Compacta', Compact laurelcherry

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Grown in moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in sun. May become chlorotic on shallow, chalky soil. Tolerates partial shade & drought.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Ground Cover, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Woodland, Topiary

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Moderate/Medium

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Flowers are fragrant.

Toxicity

All parts are highly toxic if ingested.

Plant care

Pruning

Pruning Group 1. Prune in midsummer in areas where silver leaf is prevalent. If grown as a standard (trunk form) remove any side laterals growing from the trunk. If grown as a hedge, trim in early to mid-spring. Suitable for use as topiary.

Propagation methods

Softwood cuttings

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