Cherry Laurel Not Blooming: Needs Phosphorus Fertilizer

A cherry laurel recovered from wind damage and water issues but never flowers. It needs fertilizer with higher phosphorus (middle number) to promote blooms. Nitrogen (first number) grows leaves; phosphorus drives flowers/fruit; potassium (last) aids stress tolerance. Use a bloom-booster fertilizer (e.g., 5-10-5) at 1 cup per inch trunk diameter, scattered and watered in. Avoid high-nitrogen lawn fertilizers.

Fertilizer Numbers Explained

• N-P-K: Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium.
• High middle number = more flowers.
• Apply at recommended rate, not more.