A smaller version of this popular evergreen shrub prunus laurocerasus 39etna39 produces attractive bronzed foliage in spring which matures to a deep glossy green it has a dense growth habit and responds well to clipping making an excellent evergreen hedge alternatively this cherry laurel also makes a superb specimen shrub where you can appreciate the upright spikes of white flowers in spring which attract pollinating insects coping well with full sun or heavy shade prunus laurocera