West Coast Schip Laurel'West Coast' Schip (pronounced "Skip") laurel is grown for its shiny, EVERGREEN leaves, for its spiky WHITE flowers in spring and for its FAST, UPRIGHT growth habit. Plant alone as a specimen or space 4 5' apart for a garden hedge or screen and expect plants to grow together within 3 4 years. NOTE: All laurels are susceptible to shot hole fungus if exposed to continued moisture on its foliage. Though generally not harmful to the plant long term,