Laurel Hedging, Cherry Laurel 250-300cm Super Wide – Premium, Dense, Evergreen Privacy Screen for Immediate Impact
Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is a robust, fast-growing, and versatile evergreen shrub, perfect for creating a lush, dense hedge that provides privacy, shelter, and year-round greenery. The 250-300cm Super Wide specimens are expertly shaped to offer maximum coverage, delivering an instant, expansive screen or boundary. With its rich, glossy green foliage, this variety of Cherry Laurel creates a striking visual barrier that’s ideal for both formal and informal garden settings.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
Spring: New growth emerges with a fresh, vibrant green colour, quickly filling the space and establishing a solid hedge.
Summer: Thick, glossy dark green leaves form a dense backdrop, providing continued privacy and structure throughout the warmer months.
Autumn: The foliage retains its rich green colour, ensuring your hedge remains full and vibrant as the season changes.
Winter: Evergreen leaves provide an attractive, solid barrier throughout the colder months, offering shelter and a sense of continuity.
Structure & Form
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Height Supplied: Expertly pruned to a height of 250-300cm, creating an impressive hedge right from the start.
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Ultimate Height: 4 - 8m.
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Ultimate Spread: Wider than 8m.
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Growth Habit: Dense and bushy, forming a solid, wide barrier perfect for privacy or as a windbreak.
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Foliage: Large, glossy, dark green leaves that offer a luxurious and robust appearance.
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Flowers: Small, fragrant white flowers in late spring, adding seasonal interest and attracting pollinators.
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Berries: Black berries follow the blooms, providing additional wildlife appeal.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
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Instant Privacy & Screening: Provides an expansive, dense screen for privacy, wind protection, or to block unsightly views.
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Coastal & Urban Gardens: Tolerates salt, pollution, and tough growing conditions, making it ideal for seaside and city environments.
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Formal & Informal Gardens: Suitable for both structured garden designs and more naturalistic, relaxed planting schemes.
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Noise Reduction & Windbreaks: The thick, evergreen foliage acts as an effective noise barrier and windbreak.
Growing Conditions & Care
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Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, but performs best in sheltered locations.
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Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil, though it is adaptable to various soil types including clay and loam.
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Hardiness: Hardy in most regions, tolerating cold winters, urban environments, and coastal winds.
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Maintenance: Low-maintenance; requires occasional pruning to maintain shape and remove any deadwood.
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Watering: Regular watering during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature.
Why Choose Laurel Hedging, Cherry Laurel 250-300cm Super Wide?
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Instant Impact: Provides an expansive, mature hedge with immediate height and density.
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Evergreen & Dense: Dense, glossy foliage ensures year-round privacy and protection.
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Resilient & Hardy: Ideal for coastal, urban, and exposed locations, thriving in difficult conditions.
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Low-Maintenance: Easy to care for, requiring minimal pruning and attention.
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Versatile Design: Perfect for formal hedging, privacy screens, or creating natural boundaries in both small and large gardens.
Ideal Plant Combinations
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Pair with Buxus, Griselinia littoralis, or Yew for contrasting textures and evergreen appeal.
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Combine with roses, hydrangeas, or lavender for added seasonal interest and colour.
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Underplant with hostas, geraniums, or ground covers for a full, layered effect.
Laurel Hedging, Cherry Laurel 250-300cm Super Wide offers a highly effective and attractive solution for those looking to create a large, dense, and long-lasting privacy screen. Whether you’re seeking to block noise, create a formal garden boundary, or enhance your landscape with minimal maintenance, this hardy, evergreen shrub is an ideal choice for immediate impact and year-round beauty.