Cherry Laurel Hedging 5 Litre Pot 60/80cm

Cherry Laurel ‘Caucasica’ – Upright Evergreen Hedging for Dense Screening

Cherry Laurel ‘Caucasica’ is a strong, upright-growing evergreen shrub, widely regarded as one of the best varieties for tall, dense hedging. Its large, glossy dark green leaves create a thick canopy that provides reliable year-round privacy and wind protection.

Compared to broader laurel types, ‘Caucasica’ has a more upright and uniform growth habit, making it particularly suited to structured boundary planting and formal hedges. It establishes quickly and forms a substantial screen in a relatively short time.

In spring, upright clusters of small white flowers appear above the foliage, lightly scented and attractive to pollinators. These may be followed by dark berries in autumn, offering seasonal interest and supporting birdlife.

Highly adaptable, this variety thrives in full sun or deep shade and tolerates a wide range of soil conditions once established. It responds well to regular trimming, allowing you to maintain a neat, compact hedge or a taller privacy screen.

Hardy, fast-growing, and low maintenance, Cherry Laurel ‘Caucasica’ is one of the most dependable evergreen hedging choices for UK gardens.

Hedging Guide

Growth Rate: Fast
Ultimate Height (if untrimmed): 4–6m
Recommended Spacing:
• 2 plants per metre for a quicker dense hedge
• 2.5–3 plants per metre for faster establishment

Key Features

Upright growth – Excellent for tall hedges.
Evergreen foliage – Year-round screening.
Fast establishing – Quick privacy solution.
Shade tolerant – Performs in sun or full shade.
Hardy and robust – Reliable UK hedge plant.

Perfect For

Boundary hedging – Dense privacy screen.
Wind protection – Shelter planting.
Large gardens – Strong structural backdrop.
Urban gardens – Tough and adaptable.
Formal hedges – Clips neatly and evenly.

Growing Tips

Sun/Position: Full sun to full shade.
Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to most types.
Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK.
Care: Trim once or twice yearly to maintain density and shape.