Laurel Hedging, Cherry Laurel 3/3.5m Super Wide – Luxurious, Mature Evergreen Hedge for Maximum Privacy and Impact
Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus), renowned for its robust, fast-growing nature, is the ideal choice for creating a striking, mature hedge that offers exceptional privacy and year-round coverage. The 3/3.5m Super Wide specimens are expertly shaped and pruned to provide an expansive, dense screen that immediately enhances the landscape. With its rich, glossy foliage and large, lush growth, this premium hedging plant delivers both beauty and function, making it perfect for garden borders, privacy screens, and shelter belts.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
Spring: Fresh, vibrant green foliage emerges, quickly establishing a full and dense hedge.
Summer: The glossy, dark green leaves create an elegant, lush backdrop, offering year-round privacy and visual interest.
Autumn: Retains its rich green hue, ensuring your hedge remains thick and vibrant through the changing seasons.
Winter: The evergreen foliage offers lasting shelter and a barrier against the cold, preserving privacy and structure.
Structure & Form
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Height Supplied: Expertly pruned to a height of 3/3.5m, creating a mature, towering hedge with instant impact.
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Growth Habit: Dense, wide, and upright, forming a robust, solid barrier for privacy, screening, or wind protection.
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Foliage: Large, glossy dark green leaves that provide a sleek, uniform appearance and an elegant sheen.
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Flowers: Small, fragrant white flowers bloom in spring, adding seasonal appeal and attracting beneficial pollinators.
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Berries: Black berries follow the blooms, offering wildlife interest and attracting birds to the garden.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
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Instant Privacy & Screening: A super-wide, mature hedge perfect for creating immediate privacy or concealing unsightly views.
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Windbreaks & Noise Barriers: The thick foliage makes it ideal for acting as a windbreak or sound barrier in exposed or noisy locations.
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Urban & Coastal Gardens: Tolerates pollution, salt, and tough growing conditions, making it perfect for city and coastal environments.
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Formal & Informal Gardens: Suited to both structured, geometric gardens as well as more natural, relaxed planting schemes.
Growing Conditions & Care
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Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, with best results in sheltered positions.
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Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil but adapts well to a variety of soil types, including clay and loam.
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Hardiness: Extremely hardy, enduring cold winters and coastal conditions with ease.
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Maintenance: Low-maintenance; requires minimal pruning to maintain shape and density.
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Watering: Regular watering when newly planted; drought-tolerant once established.
Why Choose Laurel Hedging, Cherry Laurel 3/3.5m Super Wide?
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Mature, Instant Coverage: A tall, wide hedge that provides immediate privacy and visual impact.
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Evergreen & Dense: Thick, glossy green foliage offers year-round coverage, shelter, and beauty.
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Hardy & Versatile: Tolerates a range of environmental conditions, including urban pollution, coastal winds, and cold temperatures.
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Low-Maintenance: Requires little care while maintaining a refined, dense appearance.
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Flexible Use: Perfect for privacy, noise reduction, or as a decorative feature in both formal and informal garden designs.
Ideal Plant Combinations
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Pair with Griselinia littoralis or Buxus for a mix of textures and evergreen appeal.
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Combine with roses, hydrangeas, or lavender to add seasonal colour and fragrance.
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Underplant with hostas, ferns, or ground covers to enhance the base of the hedge and create a layered look.
The Laurel Hedging, Cherry Laurel 3/3.5m Super Wide is the perfect solution for creating a tall, dense, and reliable hedge with instant impact. Whether you’re looking to enhance privacy, block noise, or create a formal garden boundary, this mature, hardy shrub will provide a lush, year-round screen that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
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.