NORTH COUNTY’S
#1 TREE SERVICE

ISA Certified Arborists
Serving San Diego Since 1983

Carolina Cherry Laurel Tree Care & Trimming

North County San Diego Tree Specialists

The Carolina Cherry Laurel (Prunus caroliniana) is a dense, evergreen tree commonly used for privacy screening and hedging in Southern California landscapes. Its thick foliage and fast growth make it effective for creating visual barriers, but it requires regular pruning to maintain shape and structure. While adaptable to a range of conditions, its root system and dense canopy can become problematic in smaller spaces if not properly managed.

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Water Needs

Moderate

Height

15-30 feet

Flowers

Spring | Small, white fragrant flowers

Exposure

Full sun to partial shade

Canopy Width

15-25 feet

Fruit

Summer | Small black cherries

Root Behavior

Moderate to aggressive roots

Growth Rate

Moderate to fast

Pest & Disease

Susceptible to shot hole and scale

Need help with your Carolina Cherry tree? We’re here to help.

760-745-7871 Free Estimate

Serving North County San Diego Since 1983

We work throughout North County, with experience with mature residential trees, HOA landscapes, and properties near structures, enabling us to provide pruning that improves safety while preserving the tree’s natural form.

ISA Certified Arborists
Paul Rider #WE-1087A & Luke Rider #WE-13812A

Serving Coastal & Inland North County San Diego Since 1983

We work throughout North County, including Encinitas, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Poway, Rancho Penasquitos, and Rancho Bernardo. Our experience with mature residential trees, HOA landscapes, and properties near structures enables us to provide pruning that improves safety while preserving the tree’s natural form.

ISA Certified Arborists
Paul Rider #WE-1087A
Luke Rider #WE-13812A