On Tue, 8 Apr 2003 05:22:34 -0500, "cubby"
wrote:

i am in georgetown...do cherry laurels do well in this area? how do they
compare to the mountain laurel? are either of these fast growers?

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Cherry laurels grow fairly well hereabouts. They suffer some from
fireblight. They will vigorously and relentlessly multiply through
seed. You will find that the migrating birds love the fruit and that
it passes through said birds onto your car, walkways, and self in
minutes. (dark red, should you be curious)

I have been sorry that the wood is not more stable as it has a
distinct orange-red color when dry. Unfortunately, it shrinks,
twists, and cracks badly.