Cherry Laurel Hedging (Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia')
Robust Evergreen Privacy with Year-Round Impact
Cherry Laurel 'Rotundifolia' is a vigorous, dense evergreen hedge plant known for its large, glossy green leaves and excellent screening capabilities. One of the most popular choices for fast-growing, year-round privacy, this laurel variety is ideal for formal or informal hedging in urban or rural settings alike.
Highly tolerant of pruning, pollution, shade, and a variety of soil types, Cherry Laurel is a low-maintenance, hardworking hedge that delivers lush foliage and reliable structure throughout the year. In spring, it also produces clusters of fragrant white flowers, followed by small red to black berries in autumn – offering both visual interest and wildlife value.
Key Features
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Evergreen Foliage: Broad, leathery green leaves provide dense cover all year
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Fast Growth Rate: Up to 30–60 cm per year in good conditions
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Seasonal Flowers & Berries: Fragrant white spring flowers and autumn berries (toxic if ingested)
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Excellent for Screening: Effective windbreak, noise barrier, or visual shield
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Low Maintenance: Easily trimmed to shape once or twice a year
Growth & Size
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Height (Untrimmed): 4–5 m
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Spread: 2–3 m
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Growth Rate: Fast (30–60 cm per year)
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Ideal Hedge Height: From 1.5 m up to 3 m or more
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Form: Upright, bushy, and naturally rounded
Growing Conditions
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Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, partial shade, or full shade
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Soil: Adaptable to most soil types, including clay and chalk; prefers moist, well-drained soil
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Hardiness: Fully hardy (RHS H5); tolerates frost and exposed sites
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Position: Suitable for both rural and urban environments, including coastal areas
Care & Pruning
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Prune once or twice annually to maintain shape and encourage bushiness
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Best trimmed after flowering (late spring to early summer)
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Water regularly after planting until established
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Apply mulch and feed in early spring for best performance
Why Choose Cherry Laurel?
✅ Dense, evergreen cover for privacy year-round
✅ Rapid growth – ideal for establishing hedges quickly
✅ Tough and versatile – handles pollution, shade, wind, and poor soils
✅ Wildlife friendly – flowers attract pollinators; berries feed birds
✅ Low effort – easy to grow and maintain
Ideal Uses
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Privacy Screens & Windbreaks
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Roadside or Boundary Hedges
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Backdrops for Borders or Lawns
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Evergreen Garden Structure
Cherry Laurel 'Rotundifolia' is a classic, trusted hedge choice – perfect for anyone needing instant impact, enduring foliage, and an attractive, adaptable plant that works hard in any garden or landscape setting
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.
