The Chestnut Hill Cherry Laurel forms a dense, compact and low-growing mound with a refined, somewhat vase-shaped form. It is slower growing than other laurels. It has very attractive, glossy, dark green, pointed leaves. The leaves are often slightly rippled and curl down. Showy, erect clusters of fragrant, white flowers rise above the foliage in mid-spring. Small, showy black berries appear in mid-summer, attracting birds.