{"product_id":"prunus-laurocerasus-mt-vernon-dwarf-english-laurel-evergreen-shrub-1-container-size-shade-tolerant-groundcover","title":"Prunus laurocerasus ‘Mt Vernon’ – Dwarf English Laurel Evergreen Shrub | #1 Container Size | Shade Tolerant Groundcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd year-round evergreen structure and low-maintenance beauty to your landscape with this live Prunus laurocerasus ‘Mt Vernon’, a compact dwarf English Laurel prized for its tidy spreading habit and exceptional adaptability. Unlike larger English laurels, ‘Mt Vernon’ remains compact and well-behaved, forming a dense evergreen mound that rarely flowers or produces seed, making it a non-invasive and garden-friendly choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing only about 2 feet tall while spreading up to 5 feet wide, this versatile shrub is ideal for evergreen groundcover, low borders, shaded beds, underplantings, and urban landscapes. Hardy and resilient, ‘Mt Vernon’ thrives in conditions where many other shrubs struggle, including dry shade, poor soils, and drought once established. With glossy green evergreen foliage and naturally tidy growth, it requires little to no pruning while providing year-round texture and coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Prunus laurocerasus ‘Mt Vernon’ plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Originally grown in #1 container\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted evergreen shrub\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Compact non-invasive dwarf laurel variety\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Mt Vernon Dwarf English Laurel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Prunus laurocerasus ‘Mt Vernon’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Young established plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to deep shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Adaptable; moist to well-draining sandy or clay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Moderate during establishment; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: Approximately 2 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Width: Approximately 4–5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Habit: Low spreading evergreen mound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Slow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 6–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: Glossy green evergreen leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering: Rarely flowers or sets seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, excellent for borders and shaded patios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first growing season to establish strong roots. Once established, this hardy shrub requires very little maintenance and tolerates dry shade exceptionally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"RhododendronsandMore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499606503556,"sku":null,"price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_40_0d2f32e3-5c0a-4282-b9d3-336f0ea68ce6.jpg?v=1783660426","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/prunus-laurocerasus-mt-vernon-dwarf-english-laurel-evergreen-shrub-1-container-size-shade-tolerant-groundcover","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}