Hello Gardeners, I’m Amanda McNulty with Clemson Extension and Making It Grow . Cherry laurel Prunus caroliniana is one of our native members of the genus prunus. Unlike its deciduous relative, Prunus serotina , this evergreen plant with dense foliage is somewhat cold sensitive and is found in the coastal plains of the gulf and Atlantic states from North Carolina to Texas. In past centuries, this fast growing plant was used extensively for hedges. It is well-adapted to that purpose as it can be