Spurge-laurel (Daphne laureola)
Daphne laureola, or Spurge Laurel, is an evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves and fragrant, inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers in late winter. All parts are h
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Sunlight
Prefers partial to full shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; drought tolerant once established.
Soil
Well-drained, humus-rich, neutral to alkaline soil.
Temperature
Hardy in temperate climates, ideal between 10-20 °C.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Low fertilizer needs; apply balanced slow-release in spring if soil is poor.
Care Requirements
Prefers partial to full shade.
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; drought tolerant once established.
Well-drained, humus-rich, neutral to alkaline soil.
Hardy in temperate climates, ideal between 10-20 °C.
Outdoor
Low fertilizer needs; apply balanced slow-release in spring if soil is poor.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.5-1.5 m
Spread
0.5-1.5 m
Growth Rate
Slow to Moderate
Dormancy
Evergreen
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
1500
Weed Status
Yes
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderMalvales
- familyThymelaeaceae
- genusDaphne
- speciesDaphne laureola
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 10/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 10/5
Edible
No
All parts of Daphne laureola are highly toxic if ingested, containing daphnetoxin and mezerein. Ingestion can cause severe gastrointestinal distress, internal bleeding, and can be fatal to humans and animals. Skin contact with sap can cause dermatitis.