Prunus caroliniana ( Carolina Cherry Laurel )
genus Prunus caroliniana is a large evergreen shrub , or small pyramidic Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree , reaching 30 invertebrate foot in stature . It has a dense increment habit and is often pruned into hedge bod . The leaves are evergreen , lustrous and dark , held on brown stems , which exude the aroma of maraschino cerise when broken . Vigorous grower , keeps its luster through the season although it may discolor in harsh wintertime sun and idle words ....