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Big Deal Cherry Laurel 40/50cm Bare Root x 200 Delivery from November

Big Deal Cherry Laurel 40/50cm Bare Root x 200 Delivery from November

Prunus laurocerasus
Bushy bare root plants. Space at 2 per metre
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Cherry Laurel
Prunus laurocerasus
Pollinator Friendly
Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
H5 (-15 to -10°C)
Mature size
4-8m tall × 8m+ wide
Foliage
Evergreen
Flowers
White
Flowering
Spring
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Aspect
North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Supplied as
Bare Root
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About Big Deal Cherry Laurel 40/50cm Bare Root x 200 Delivery from November

Cherry Laurel Hedging 40/50cm Bare Root

Robust Evergreen Hedge Plants for Quick Establishment

These 40–50cm bare root Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus ‘Rotundifolia’) plants offer an ideal balance between affordability and faster growth. Larger than smaller bare root sizes, they provide quicker visual screening and are perfect for establishing a dense, evergreen hedge with less wait time.

Known for its large, glossy green leaves and vigorous growth, Cherry Laurel makes a versatile, hardy hedge suitable for a wide range of garden conditions, including shaded areas and urban environments.

Key Features

  • Supplied Height: 40–50cm (bare root, healthy stems)

  • Foliage: Glossy, deep green, evergreen leaves

  • Growth Rate: Fast, up to 60cm per year

  • Mature Height: 3–5 metres if left untrimmed

  • Form: Dense, broad-leaved shrub

  • Flowers: Small, white flowers in spring (mature plants)

  • Berries: Red to black fruits in autumn (toxic if ingested)

Planting & Spacing

  • Best Planting Time: November to March (dormant season)

  • Spacing:

    • 3 plants per metre for a single row hedge

    • 5 plants per metre for a staggered double row for faster coverage

  • Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil but adapts well

  • Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade

  • Maintenance: Annual pruning encourages dense growth and neat shape

Why Choose 40/50cm Bare Root?

  • Faster growth and quicker hedge formation compared to smaller sizes

  • Good value for quality plants with strong, established root systems

  • Ideal for gardeners wanting quicker privacy and shelter screens

Benefits of Cherry Laurel Hedging

  • Year-round evergreen screening for privacy and shelter

  • Rapid establishment with dense foliage that blocks views and noise

  • Shade tolerant and adaptable to a variety of soils and light conditions

  • Wildlife friendly — flowers attract pollinators; dense foliage offers bird nesting sites

  • Low-maintenance once established, suited to formal and informal hedges

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