Prunus plant named ‘Chestnut Hill’

Abstract

A new and distinct Prunus laurocerasus plant of unknown parentage is provided. The new plant can be readily distinguished from other plants of the species including the ‘Otto Luyken’ cultivar (non-patented in the United States). A slow to moderate growth habit is displayed to form a compact generally rounded plant with dense foliage. The foliage is dark green in coloration and displays more glossiness on the upper surface than commonly observed for the ‘Otto Luyken’ cultivar. Superior resistance to Coryneum blight has been observed. The new plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in a hedge, foundation planting, or when grown en masse.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct  Prunus laurocerasus  plant having the following combination of characteristics:
 (a) displays an attractive more compact growth habit than the ‘Otto Luyken’ cultivar, 
 (b) displays a slow to moderate growth rate, 
 (c) displays attractive dense dark green foliage having more glossiness on the upper surface than commonly observed for the ‘Otto Luyken’ cultivar, 
 (d) is more resistant to  Coryneum  blight than the ‘Otto Luyken’ cultivar, and 
 (e) is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation; 
 
       substantially as illustrated and described.