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Cherry Laurel Hedging 25/30cm Bare Root Young, Cost-Effective Starter Plants for Dense Evergreen Hedging These 25–30cm bare root Cherry Laurel (Pru...
View full detailsPortuguese Laurel Hedging 20/25cm Bare Root Compact Evergreen Hedge Plants for Economical Screening These 20–25cm bare root Portuguese Laurel (Prun...
View full detailsCherry Laurel Hedging 40/50cm Bare Root Robust Evergreen Hedge Plants for Quick Establishment These 40–50cm bare root Cherry Laurel (Prunus lauroce...
View full detailsPortuguese Laurel Hedging 40/50cm Bare Root Reliable Evergreen Screening with Faster Establishment These 40–50cm bare root Portuguese Laurel (Prunu...
View full detailsLaurus nobilis - Bay LaurelThe classic bay tree is a handsome evergreen shrub treasured for its aromatic leaves that are essential in countless cul...
View full detailsCherry Laurel Hedging (Prunus laurocerasus) 2.5 Litre – Ideal for Quick Privacy and Dense Greenery Cherry Laurel is a versatile, fast-grow...
View full detailsCherry Laurel Hedging (Prunus laurocerasus) 2.5 Litre – Ideal for Quick Privacy and Dense Greenery Cherry laurels are a very popular hedge...
View full detailsCherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is a vigorous, evergreen shrub renowned for its bold, glossy foliage and exceptional versatility in the garden....
View full detailsPrunus lusitanica – A Dense, Elegant Evergreen for Year-Round Structure Prunus lusitanica, commonly known as Portuguese Laurel, is a refin...
View full detailsCherry Laurel ‘Caucasica’ – Upright Evergreen Hedging for Dense Screening Cherry Laurel ‘Caucasica’ is a strong, upright-growing evergreen shrub, w...
View full detailsPortuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) – Elegant, Hardy Evergreen for Hedging, Screening & Specimen Planting Prunus lusitanica, commonly known ...
View full detailsCherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia') – 80/100cm Root Ball Fast-Growing Evergreen Hedging with Instant Impact Cherry Laurel is one of ...
View full detailsPortuguese Laurel Hedging (Prunus lusitanica Angustifolia) – Root Ball 80–100cm Compact Evergreen Hedge for Early Screening Portuguese Laurel is a ...
View full detailsCherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia') – 100/120cm Root Ball Tall, Dense, and Evergreen – Ideal for Fast-Track Hedging Cherry Laurel is...
View full detailsPortuguese Laurel Hedging (Prunus lusitanica) – 100/120cm Root Ball Elegant Evergreen Structure for Stylish Privacy Portuguese Laurel is an excepti...
View full detailsPrunus lusitanica 'Myrtifolia' (Portuguese Laurel) – 7.5 Litre Pot Prunus lusitanica 'Myrtifolia', commonly known as Portuguese Laurel, is an elega...
View full detailsCherry Laurel Hedging (Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia') – 120/140cm Root Ball Robust, Evergreen Privacy with Instant Impact Cherry Laurel is a v...
View full detailsPortuguese Laurel Hedging (Prunus lusitanica Angustifolia) – Root Ball 120–140cm Compact and Elegant Evergreen Privacy Hedge Portuguese Laurel is a...
View full detailsCherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is a popular evergreen shrub known for its glossy, dark green leaves and dense growth. It is ideal for creating...
View full detailsCherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is a vigorous, evergreen shrub renowned for its bold, glossy foliage and exceptional versatility in the garden....
View full detailsCherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is a popular evergreen shrub known for its glossy, dark green leaves and dense growth. It is ideal for creating...
View full detailsPortuguese Laurel Hedging (Prunus lusitanica Angustifolia) – Root Ball 140–160cm Stylish Evergreen Hedge for Privacy and Structure Portuguese Laure...
View full detailsCherry Laurel Hedging (Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia') – 180/200cm Root Ball Tall, Evergreen Privacy with Instant Impact Create instant structu...
View full detailsPrunus laurocerasus (Cherry Laurel) Robust evergreen hedging with large, glossy leaves Prunus laurocerasus, commonly known as Cherry Laurel, is a s...
View full detailsLaurel hedging refers to a group of evergreen hedge plants commonly used in the UK to create dense, attractive screens and boundaries with year-round privacy.
Laurel hedging is a popular choice for gardens and landscapes where reliable screening, fast establishment and low maintenance are required. With glossy evergreen foliage and strong growth, laurel hedges are well suited to UK conditions and can be maintained at a range of heights depending on the variety chosen.
At Grasslands, we specialise in growing high-quality Cherry Laurel and Portuguese Laurel hedging plants, supplied in a range of sizes with UK-wide delivery available.
All Laurel hedging supplied by Grasslands is grown for UK conditions and delivered nationwide.
Cherry Laurel is the fastest-growing laurel hedge option, known for its large, glossy green leaves and dense coverage. It is ideal for creating tall hedges quickly and provides excellent privacy. Cherry Laurel tolerates shade, clay soils and exposed sites, making it one of the most versatile laurel hedging plants.
Portuguese Laurel has smaller, darker green leaves and a more refined appearance. It grows more slowly than Cherry Laurel and is often chosen for formal hedges where a neat, controlled shape is preferred. Portuguese Laurel suits gardens where appearance is as important as privacy.
Bay Laurel is best known for its aromatic leaves used in cooking. While it can be grown as a hedge or specimen plant, it is slower growing and less commonly used for large privacy hedges compared to Cherry or Portuguese Laurel.
The choice between Cherry Laurel and Portuguese Laurel depends on your priorities:
Laurel hedging typically grows at a rate of around 30–60cm per year depending on variety and growing conditions. Left untrimmed, many laurel hedges can reach heights of 5–8 metres, although most garden hedges are easily maintained between 1.5 and 3.5 metres with regular pruning.
Spacing will vary depending on plant size and variety, but as a general guide:
In the UK, laurel hedging thrives in well-drained soil and adapts well to clay, loam and sandy soils. Most laurels prefer full sun to partial shade and benefit from shelter from strong, drying winds. Good soil preparation and regular watering during establishment will help ensure healthy growth. For best results, follow our hedge planting guide.
