Chilean laurel

Chilean laurel · Pruning

Chilean laurel · Laurelia sempervirens
Also known as: Peruvian nutmeg; tepa

Grow in moderately fertile, moist soil that does not dry out, in a sheltered spot in sun or part shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Partial shade · Full sunInformation to be completed

How to Prune Chilean laurel?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.