{"title":"Portuguese Laurel Hedging Root Ball","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"4vgqfk\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"62\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePortuguese Laurel Root Ball Hedging Pre-Orders Now Open\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"49j22x\" data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"121\"\u003ePremium Evergreen Hedging – Available October to March\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"479\"\u003ePortuguese Laurel (\u003cem data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"161\"\u003ePrunus lusitanica\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the UK's most elegant evergreen hedging plants, admired for its glossy dark green foliage, attractive burgundy-red stems and naturally dense growth. Offering a more refined appearance than Cherry Laurel, it creates a beautiful year-round hedge that's equally suited to traditional and contemporary gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eroot ball Portuguese Laurel\u003c\/strong\u003e is field-grown for several years before being carefully lifted during the dormant season with an intact ball of soil surrounding the roots. This allows you to purchase mature, well-established plants at a significantly lower cost than equivalent container-grown specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eAvailable exclusively between \u003cstrong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eOctober and March\u003c\/strong\u003e, root ball Portuguese Laurel is one of the most cost-effective ways to create an instant evergreen hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1rzpup0\" data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eWhy Pre-Order Your Portuguese Laurel?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eRoot ball Portuguese Laurel is lifted fresh from the field each autumn, with the best plants available from the very first lifting of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eBy pre-ordering now, you'll benefit from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1blebkw\" data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e✔ Priority access to freshly lifted field-grown plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rqqjdw\" data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e✔ The widest choice of sizes and grades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w0ser4\" data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e✔ Guaranteed availability before peak season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wdl072\" data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e✔ Exclusive pre-order offers available before lifting begins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eLarger specimens are grown in limited quantities and are often reserved well before the season is underway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"4tkmvd\" data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eWhy Choose Root Ball Portuguese Laurel?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eField-grown Portuguese Laurel develops naturally over several years, producing a strong fibrous root system and a dense branching structure before being lifted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003eRoot ball plants offer exceptional value, allowing you to establish an instant hedge with larger plants than would normally be affordable when buying container-grown stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eBenefits include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1npzhv5\" data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eLarger plants for less money\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6d6i3x\" data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003eFreshly lifted field-grown stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12zpptk\" data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003eStrong, well-developed root systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x5rypk\" data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003eExcellent establishment when planted correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"177djo8\" data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eImmediate screening and year-round privacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13zsemb\" data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003eIdeal for both formal and informal gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003eWith the correct planting and aftercare, Portuguese Laurel establishes quickly and develops into a dense, long-lasting evergreen hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1umjtzg\" data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003eWhy Choose Portuguese Laurel?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2486\"\u003ePortuguese Laurel has become one of Britain's most desirable evergreen hedging plants thanks to its combination of elegance, toughness and year-round interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eIt offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2798\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e4tfcr\" data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003eEvergreen foliage throughout the year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oros4q\" data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2571\"\u003eRich glossy dark green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pld4y9\" data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2603\"\u003eAttractive burgundy-red stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ivk4nx\" data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003eNaturally dense, bushy growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gaf3e5\" data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003eExcellent privacy and screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1khd71o\" data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003eBeautiful scented white flowers in late spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1492cul\" data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2757\"\u003eBlack berries in autumn for wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7k5acb\" data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2776\"\u003eEasy maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15ir3kh\" data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2798\"\u003eExcellent hardiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003eIts smaller leaves and refined habit make it a popular alternative to Cherry Laurel where a more formal or ornamental appearance is preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"2947\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1ijgbwq\" data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2987\"\u003ePlanting Root Ball Portuguese Laurel\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3066\"\u003eRoot ball plants should always be planted as soon as possible after delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"w544kk\" data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3093\"\u003e1. Prepare the Ground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3222\"\u003eDig a planting trench or individual holes wider than the rootball and loosen the surrounding soil to encourage new root growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1layjst\" data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3249\"\u003e2. Position the Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3386\"\u003ePlace each rootball so the top sits level with the surrounding soil surface. Avoid planting too deeply, as this can slow establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"x0wg5v\" data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3415\"\u003e3. Leave the Hessian On\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3607\"\u003eDo \u003cstrong data-start=\"3420\" data-end=\"3427\"\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e remove the hessian or wire basket. These materials are designed to keep the rootball intact during planting and naturally break down over time, allowing new roots to grow through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15p9pko\" data-start=\"3609\" data-end=\"3624\"\u003e4. Backfill\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3747\"\u003eRefill with the excavated soil, firm gently around the rootball and water thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3749\" data-end=\"3752\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1kwcq8d\" data-start=\"3754\" data-end=\"3773\"\u003eSoil and Position\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3775\" data-end=\"3868\"\u003ePortuguese Laurel is highly adaptable and performs well in a wide range of garden conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3870\" data-end=\"3883\"\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3939\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19cy1x1\" data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3897\"\u003eClay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j3uiw7\" data-start=\"3898\" data-end=\"3904\"\u003eLoam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16xa5ph\" data-start=\"3905\" data-end=\"3912\"\u003eChalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"162sp0u\" data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"3939\"\u003eMost free-draining soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3941\" data-end=\"3955\"\u003eIt thrives in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3957\" data-end=\"4040\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eg16nn\" data-start=\"3957\" data-end=\"3967\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fqyu3k\" data-start=\"3968\" data-end=\"3983\"\u003ePartial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"159rdw6\" data-start=\"3984\" data-end=\"4005\"\u003eSheltered locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b5qzqh\" data-start=\"4006\" data-end=\"4040\"\u003eExposed gardens once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4042\" data-end=\"4091\"\u003eAvoid planting in permanently waterlogged ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4093\" data-end=\"4096\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1nvbt87\" data-start=\"4098\" data-end=\"4109\"\u003eAftercare\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4200\"\u003eGood aftercare during the first growing season is essential for successful establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4215\"\u003eWe recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4217\" data-end=\"4622\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d8yedx\" data-start=\"4217\" data-end=\"4263\"\u003eWater thoroughly immediately after planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1505lcx\" data-start=\"4264\" data-end=\"4361\"\u003eContinue deep watering throughout the first spring and summer, particularly during dry weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ckihv9\" data-start=\"4362\" data-end=\"4420\"\u003eWater slowly so moisture penetrates the entire rootball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ocms35\" data-start=\"4421\" data-end=\"4494\"\u003eApply mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"glvrmr\" data-start=\"4495\" data-end=\"4559\"\u003eKeep grass and weeds clear from around the base of each plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gqgjs6\" data-start=\"4560\" data-end=\"4622\"\u003eStake larger specimens where necessary to prevent wind rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4624\" data-end=\"4785\"\u003eThe first growing season is when the plants establish their new root systems, so consistent watering during dry spells is the most important aspect of aftercare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4787\" data-end=\"4790\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1qxkn8x\" data-start=\"4792\" data-end=\"4819\"\u003ePruning Portuguese Laurel\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4821\" data-end=\"4920\"\u003ePortuguese Laurel responds extremely well to pruning and forms a dense hedge with regular trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4922\" data-end=\"4939\"\u003eFor best results:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4941\" data-end=\"5157\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"upiwky\" data-start=\"4941\" data-end=\"4972\"\u003eTrim once or twice each year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18jb0bh\" data-start=\"4973\" data-end=\"5033\"\u003eCarry out the main trim during late spring or late summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b36sip\" data-start=\"5034\" data-end=\"5102\"\u003eLight annual pruning encourages bushier growth and a denser hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yh7acj\" data-start=\"5103\" data-end=\"5157\"\u003eRemove any damaged or crossing branches as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5159\" data-end=\"5162\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1ljm4au\" data-start=\"5164\" data-end=\"5206\"\u003ePortuguese Laurel Root Ball Hedging FAQs\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"r50mp1\" data-start=\"5208\" data-end=\"5258\"\u003eWhen is root ball Portuguese Laurel available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5260\" data-end=\"5364\"\u003eRoot ball Portuguese Laurel is available between \u003cstrong data-start=\"5309\" data-end=\"5330\"\u003eOctober and March\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the plants remain dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"eu2yj1\" data-start=\"5366\" data-end=\"5398\"\u003eShould I remove the hessian?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5400\" data-end=\"5560\"\u003eNo. Leave both the hessian and any wire basket intact. They naturally decompose after planting while helping to keep the rootball together during establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13g1vji\" data-start=\"5562\" data-end=\"5609\"\u003eCan Portuguese Laurel be planted in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5611\" data-end=\"5700\"\u003eYes. Winter is the ideal planting season provided the ground isn't frozen or waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1m87mdi\" data-start=\"5702\" data-end=\"5737\"\u003eHow much watering will it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5739\" data-end=\"5957\"\u003eWater thoroughly immediately after planting and continue to water deeply throughout the first growing season. During warm, dry weather, two or three deep soakings each week are far more effective than little and often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1fppyk6\" data-start=\"5959\" data-end=\"6005\"\u003eIs root ball Portuguese Laurel guaranteed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6007\" data-end=\"6259\"\u003eRoot ball plants are freshly lifted from the field and depend on correct planting, suitable soil conditions and good aftercare for successful establishment. Because these factors are outside our control, root ball hedging is supplied without guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6007\" data-end=\"6259\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortuguese Laurel Root Ball Hedging \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6329\" data-end=\"6605\"\u003ePortuguese Laurel is one of the finest evergreen hedging plants for creating a dense, elegant and long-lasting screen. \u003cstrong data-start=\"6448\" data-end=\"6465\"\u003ePre-order now\u003c\/strong\u003e to secure the freshest field-grown stock, enjoy the widest choice of sizes and ensure priority availability when lifting begins in October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6607\" data-end=\"6868\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWhether you're planting a formal boundary, creating year-round privacy or transforming your garden with an established evergreen hedge, our premium Portuguese Laurel rootballs offer exceptional value, outstanding quality and beautiful results for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"portuguese-laurel-hedging-root-ball-80-100cm-pre-order-october","title":"Portuguese Laurel Hedging 80\/100cm Root Ball","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"122\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"120\"\u003ePortuguese Laurel Hedging (Prunus lusitanica Angustifolia) – Root Ball 80–100cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"170\"\u003eCompact Evergreen Hedge for Early Screening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"416\"\u003ePortuguese Laurel is a reliable evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves and an upright, bushy habit. 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