Cherry Laurel Hedging 7.5 Litre Pot 80/100cm

Here you go 🌿 — same style, tone, and structure, written for standard Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) suitable for hedging and screening.

Short Label Version

Vigorous, evergreen shrub. Large, glossy dark green leaves provide year-round screening, with white flower spikes in spring followed by red to black berries. Ideal for hedging, screening, and large borders. Hardy, fast-growing, and tolerant of shade. Prefers sun to full shade and well-drained soil. Ultimate height 4–6m (trim to size).

Prunus laurocerasus – Cherry Laurel for Evergreen Screening

Prunus laurocerasus, commonly known as Cherry Laurel, is one of the most dependable evergreen shrubs for creating dense, year-round screening. Its large, glossy dark green leaves form a thick, lush canopy that provides privacy, shelter, and structure in gardens of all sizes.

In spring, upright clusters of small white flowers appear above the foliage, lightly scented and attractive to pollinators. These are followed by red berries that mature to black, adding seasonal interest and providing food for birds.

Cherry Laurel is particularly valued for its rapid growth and tolerance of a wide range of conditions. It performs well in sun or shade, copes with urban environments, and establishes quickly to form effective hedging or boundary planting. Regular trimming keeps it neat and compact, while allowing it to grow naturally creates a bold, substantial presence.

Hardy and low maintenance, Prunus laurocerasus thrives in well-drained soil and is adaptable once established. Strong, reliable, and versatile, it remains one of the best choices for evergreen structure and privacy in UK gardens.

Seasonal Highlights

Spring: White flower spikes emerge above glossy foliage.
Summer: Dense evergreen growth provides screening.
Autumn: Berries ripen from red to black.
Winter: Thick foliage maintains year-round cover.

Key Features

Evergreen foliage – Glossy leaves all year.
Excellent screening – Dense, fast-growing hedge.
Spring flowers – Upright white blooms.
Shade tolerant – Grows in sun or full shade.
Hardy and robust – Reliable garden performer.

Perfect For

Hedging – Formal or informal screening.
Boundary planting – Privacy and shelter.
Large borders – Evergreen backdrop.
Urban gardens – Tough and adaptable.
Wind protection – Dense growth offers shelter.

Growing Tips

Sun/Position: Full sun to full shade.
Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to most types.
Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK.
Care: Trim once or twice yearly to maintain shape and density.