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Carolina Cherry Laurel
Prunus caroliniana
In the United States:
Native
· also called carolina cherry laurel, cherry laurel, mock orange
Honeybees heavily forage on the fragrant white flowers for abundant early-season nectar and pollen when few other sources are available. Peak bloom occurs in March, providing a critical boost to colonies emerging from winter. Birds disperse seeds readily, potentially leading to unwanted spread in natural areas, though seedlings are easily removed.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | February–April |
| Hardiness zones | 7-10 |
| Duration | ~1 week |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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