Cherry Laurel Hedging 3 Litre Pot

Cherry Laurel Hedging (Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia')

Robust Evergreen Privacy with Year-Round Impact

Cherry Laurel 'Rotundifolia' is a vigorous, dense evergreen hedge plant known for its large, glossy green leaves and excellent screening capabilities. One of the most popular choices for fast-growing, year-round privacy, this laurel variety is ideal for formal or informal hedging in urban or rural settings alike.

Highly tolerant of pruning, pollution, shade, and a variety of soil types, Cherry Laurel is a low-maintenance, hardworking hedge that delivers lush foliage and reliable structure throughout the year. In spring, it also produces clusters of fragrant white flowers, followed by small red to black berries in autumn – offering both visual interest and wildlife value.

Key Features

• Evergreen Foliage: Broad, leathery green leaves provide dense cover all year

• Fast Growth Rate: Up to 30–60 cm per year in good conditions

• Seasonal Flowers & Berries: Fragrant white spring flowers and autumn berries (toxic if ingested)

• Excellent for Screening: Effective windbreak, noise barrier, or visual shield

• Low Maintenance: Easily trimmed to shape once or twice a year

Growth & Size

• Height (Untrimmed): 4–5 m

• Spread: 2–3 m

• Growth Rate: Fast (30–60 cm per year)

• Ideal Hedge Height: From 1.5 m up to 3 m or more

• Form: Upright, bushy, and naturally rounded

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, partial shade, or full shade

• Soil: Adaptable to most soil types, including clay and chalk; prefers moist, well-drained soil

• Hardiness: Fully hardy (RHS H5); tolerates frost and exposed sites

• Position: Suitable for both rural and urban environments, including coastal areas

Care & Pruning

• Prune once or twice annually to maintain shape and encourage bushiness

• Best trimmed after flowering (late spring to early summer)

• Water regularly after planting until established

• Apply mulch and feed in early spring for best performance

Why Choose Cherry Laurel?

✅ Dense, evergreen cover for privacy year-round
✅ Rapid growth – ideal for establishing hedges quickly
✅ Tough and versatile – handles pollution, shade, wind, and poor soils
✅ Wildlife friendly – flowers attract pollinators; berries feed birds
✅ Low effort – easy to grow and maintain

Ideal Uses

• Privacy Screens & Windbreaks

• Roadside or Boundary Hedges

• Backdrops for Borders or Lawns

• Evergreen Garden Structure

Cherry Laurel 'Rotundifolia' is a classic, trusted hedge choice – perfect for anyone needing instant impact, enduring foliage, and an attractive, adaptable plant that works hard in any garden or landscape setting