Pre‑Order Now: Add Year-Round Privacy with Jade Turtle Skip Laurel!
Pre‑Order Now until April 1st! Orders are currently scheduled to ship April 2026.

Jade Turtle Skip Laurel™ (Prunus laurocerasus 'Miniredia' USPP 34,406, Can PBRAF 6,082) is a compact evergreen shrub that delivers year-round beauty with its glossy dark green foliage and dense, rounded growth habit. This Proven Winners® selection is perfect for creating formal hedges, privacy screens, and foundation plantings without the excessive size of traditional Skip Laurels.

Key Features:

• Glossy dark green evergreen foliage provides year-round color
• Compact growth habit - reaches 4-6 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide
• Dense, rounded form perfect for hedges and screens
• Deer resistant and drought tolerant once established
• Low maintenance - minimal pruning required
• Fragrant white flowers in spring
• Proven Winners® selection
• Hardy in zones 6-9

Growing Conditions:
Plant Jade Turtle Skip Laurel in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. This adaptable evergreen thrives in various soil types and tolerates urban conditions, salt spray, and drought once established. Space plants 4-6 feet apart for hedging or allow to grow as a specimen shrub. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape if desired.

Landscape Uses:
Perfect for formal hedges, privacy screens, foundation plantings, specimen shrubs, and container plantings. Jade Turtle's compact size makes it ideal for smaller gardens where traditional Skip Laurels would be too large. The evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and screening, while the fragrant spring flowers add seasonal interest.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How tall does Jade Turtle Skip Laurel get?
Jade Turtle is a compact variety that reaches 4-6 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide, making it much smaller than traditional Skip Laurels which can grow 10-18 feet. This makes it perfect for smaller gardens and foundation plantings.

Is Jade Turtle Skip Laurel deer resistant?
Yes, Skip Laurel varieties including Jade Turtle are naturally deer resistant and also tolerate drought once established, making them excellent low-maintenance choices for challenging garden conditions.

Can Jade Turtle Skip Laurel be used for hedges?
Absolutely! Jade Turtle's dense, compact growth habit makes it ideal for formal hedges and privacy screens. Space plants 4-6 feet apart for a continuous hedge that requires minimal pruning to maintain its shape.

[Pre‑Order Now] – Limited availability, ships April 2026!