Prunus laurocerasus On Fire ('Frerichs 01')

A fast-growing, very hardy evergreen shrub to around 2m in height, with large, glossy dark green foliage and bright, fiery red new shoots, like a Photinia, which remain on the plant throughout the season and transition from red to orange and yellow shades before becoming green. Shows good resistance to shot hole disease and mildew. Makes a great hedge or border or specimen shrub, and is tolerant of urban pollution