Plants such as Otto Luyken Cherry Laurel grow best when fertilized once in the spring and again in early summer. Schip Laurel favors nutrient-rich soil and ample fertilization. Otto Luyken Cherry Laurel benefits from a fertilizer that can help raise the acid level of the soil.
When selecting a fertilizer for your Otto Luyken Cherry Laurel, a balanced fertilizer can be used, such as Tree-tone. If you choose to use chemical fertilizers on your Otto Luyken Cherry Laurel, applying a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring is probably the simplest solution. A fast-release fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 will work just as well if applied twice during the summer. Never fertilize a plant with a chemical fertilizer if the plant looks sick or wilted. If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to its life. Don't fertilize Cherry Laurel Otto Luyken after August in the North. Fall is the time for cherry laurels to begin preparing for dormancy. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter. In the South, late summer into September application would be about right. Over-fertilization can be much more detrimental than under-fertilization.