Carolina cherrylaurel
Prunus caroliniana · Rosaceae (Rose family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, evergreen
Shape
Lanceolate to oblong with an acute apex
Margin
Entire to remotely serrulate
Arrangement
Alternate with a short petiole
Venation
Pinnate with a prominent midrib
Key Features
Dark green, glossy lanceolate blade with an entire margin and prominent central vein
Description
An upright evergreen tree or large shrub with smooth dark bark, small white flowers, and black drupes
Habitat
Moist, well-drained soils in wooded areas, ravines, and streambanks
Native Range
Southeastern United States, widely planted as an ornamental hedge
Identified on 10/14/2026