Prunus laurocerasus (Cherry Laurel)

Robust evergreen hedging with large, glossy leaves

Prunus laurocerasus, commonly known as Cherry Laurel, is a strong, fast-growing evergreen shrub perfect for creating dense, year-round privacy hedging. Its broad, glossy green leaves provide a bold, attractive screen and offer excellent noise and wind protection.

One of the hardiest and most adaptable hedging plants available, Cherry Laurel thrives in sun or shade and in almost any well-drained soil. It establishes quickly and responds well to trimming, making it ideal for informal or shaped hedges of varying height.

Key Features:

• Fast-growing evergreen hedge

• Large, shiny green leaves for all-year cover

• Excellent for privacy, noise reduction, and windbreaks

• Tolerant of shade, urban pollution, and exposed sites

• Easy to prune and shape

Growing Conditions:

• Position: Full sun to deep shade

• Soil: Moist, well-drained; tolerant of most types including chalk and clay

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in all UK regions

• Maintenance: Trim once or twice a year to maintain height and shape

Ultimate Height & Spread (unpruned):

• Height: 5–6m

• Spread: 3–4m

• Can be easily kept at 1.5–3m tall with pruning

• Growth rate: 30–60cm per year

Cherry Laurel is a tried-and-true choice for quick, dense, and attractive hedging in gardens of all sizes.

Laurel Hedging, Cherry Laurel 150/175cm 20 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Fast Growing White Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.