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Re: Laurus 'Saratoga'


Hello Cindy and Michael,
I've got a little info about Laurus 'Saratoga' from Alita Felice.
 "The 'Saratoga' is a hybrid between L. nobilis and L.
  azorica (L.canariensis).  It is useful as a hedge plant, growing up to
  25' with a spread of 15'.  It is also easily trained into a single
  leader, thus forming a nice small tree with semi-open rounded crown. 
  Grows to 8' x 6' in 5 years as a standard.  Leaves are moderate olive
  green 4"x2" with prominent yellow mid vein, and 1/4" dark red petiole. 
  Elliptic to ovate shape with undulating margins.  Branches and
  branchlets dark red.  Small pale yellow flowers are produced in the leaf
  axils of the previous season's growth, appearing February to April. This
  is a male selection.  Takes full to part shade, regular water to little
  water once established.  Potential problems: Oyster-shell scale and
  black scale. Although our experience shows that the scale can be present
  but does not seem to be detrimental to the overall health of the plant.
  This is the only Laurus we are working with.Alita Felice"
But does somebody help me to get plants in Belgium - Europe?
This is one variety, but does somebody knows other.

Geert Devriese,  Sierplantenkwekerij G.Devriese-Luyssen
Wingene Belgium Europe.
Email : geert.devriese@ping.be
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