Preferred habitat: edges of forests, lowland areas, fields, thickets; requires deep, moist, but well - drained bottomlands + + + + Foliage / winter
appearance: evergreen + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay loam, well drained + + + + Light conditions: partial shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 8 to 15 feet + + + + Wildlife value: Seeds attract American Robin, Cedar Waxwing, Eastern Bluebird, Mickingbird; it is a butterfly nectar and larval food plant + + + + Note: plant will reseed itself prolifically with the help of robins; do not be
surprised if a
small number of your cherry laurel population die during changing climatic conditions