{"product_id":"big-deal-cherry-laurel-80-100cm-root-ball-delivery-from-october","title":"Big Deal Cherry Laurel 80\/100cm Root Ball x 40 Plants Delivery from October","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCherry Laurel 'Big Deal' (\u003cem\u003ePrunus laurocerasus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Big Deal')\u003c\/strong\u003e – A Bold, Compact Evergreen Shrub with Maximum Impact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrunus laurocerasus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Big Deal' is a standout selection of the ever-popular Cherry Laurel, bred to deliver all the dependability and handsome foliage of the species in a more compact, well-structured form. With exceptionally large, deep-green, glossy leaves and a naturally dense, rounded habit, 'Big Deal' earns its name — offering serious visual impact without the need for constant management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether used as a bold specimen shrub, a low-maintenance screen, or an anchor planting in a mixed border, this cultivar combines ornamental appeal with genuine toughness. Like all Cherry Laurels, it produces attractive white flower spikes in spring and wildlife-friendly dark fruits in autumn, making it as useful to the garden ecosystem as it is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompact, naturally dense habit — less vigorous than the straight species, more manageable in smaller spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eExceptionally large, bold, glossy dark-green leaves for outstanding year-round foliage interest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragrant white flower spikes in spring, followed by dark fruits attractive to birds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighly tolerant of shade, urban pollution, exposed positions, and a wide range of soils\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent as a specimen shrub, informal screen, or structural planting in a mixed border\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePrunus laurocerasus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Big Deal' thrives in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun, partial shade, or full shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of the most versatile evergreen shrubs available. It is equally at home against a shaded boundary, beneath a tree canopy, or in an open, sunny border. Its adaptability to light conditions makes it a reliable choice where other plants might struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performs well in most soil types, including clay, chalk, loam, and sandy ground, provided the site is \u003cstrong\u003ereasonably well-drained\u003c\/strong\u003e. It prefers a moist, fertile soil but establishes readily in less-than-ideal conditions. Permanently waterlogged ground should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy throughout the UK and across most of Northern Europe, tolerating hard frosts without significant damage. Suitable for exposed and coastal positions where many evergreens would suffer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The defining feature of 'Big Deal' is its foliage — the leaves are notably \u003cstrong\u003elarge, leathery, and a rich, lustrous dark green\u003c\/strong\u003e, even bolder than those of standard Cherry Laurel selections. New growth emerges in a fresh lime-green before deepening to a glossy, polished finish, providing attractive seasonal contrast throughout the growing period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Big Deal' develops a \u003cstrong\u003enaturally rounded, dense, and bushy habit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its more compact and self-contained growth compared to more vigorous laurel varieties means it holds its shape well with little intervention, making it ideal where a structured, architectural shrub is needed without constant clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers \u0026amp; Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright racemes of small, delicately scented \u003cstrong\u003ewhite flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e appear in \u003cstrong\u003emid to late spring\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding a welcome seasonal flourish. These are followed by clusters of small dark fruits in autumn that are particularly attractive to blackbirds and other garden birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Big Deal' is a more restrained grower than the standard species, typically reaching \u003cstrong\u003e1.5–2m in height and spread\u003c\/strong\u003e at maturity when left unpruned. It can be maintained at a smaller size with occasional light pruning, making it well suited to modern gardens where space is at a premium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water consistently during the first growing season to support strong root establishment. Once settled in, 'Big Deal' is notably resilient and requires little supplementary irrigation under typical UK conditions, coping well during dry spells once mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced, general-purpose fertiliser in spring to promote vigorous, healthy growth. An annual mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base will help retain soil moisture, improve fertility, and suppress competing weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thanks to its naturally compact and tidy habit, 'Big Deal' requires \u003cstrong\u003eminimal pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e compared to more vigorous laurel varieties. If tidying is needed, prune in \u003cstrong\u003elate spring after flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e, and again in late summer if a tighter shape is desired. Use \u003cstrong\u003esecateurs rather than shears\u003c\/strong\u003e to avoid cutting through the large, bold leaves, which can brown at machine-cut edges. Occasional removal of any crossing or wayward branches is generally all that is required to keep the plant looking its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePests \u0026amp; Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally a robust and trouble-free shrub. As with all laurels, it can occasionally show symptoms of \u003cstrong\u003eshot hole disease\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fungal condition that causes small holes in the foliage — but this is cosmetic and rarely causes lasting harm to a healthy, well-established plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those seeking a bold, reliable, and low-maintenance evergreen shrub with genuine year-round presence, \u003cstrong\u003eCherry Laurel 'Big Deal'\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers exactly what its name promises — maximum impact with minimum fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57392562209094,"sku":"173944","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/Big-Deal-Cherry-Laurel-80-100cm-Root-Ball-x-40-Plants-Delivery-from-October_173944_2026-09-16.webp?v=1789565801","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/big-deal-cherry-laurel-80-100cm-root-ball-delivery-from-october","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}