Laurel Hedging, Cherry Laurel 15 Litre Pot 175-200cm

Prunus laurocerasus (Cherry Laurel)

Robust evergreen hedging with large, glossy leaves

Prunus laurocerasus, commonly known as Cherry Laurel, is a strong, fast-growing evergreen shrub perfect for creating dense, year-round privacy hedging. Its broad, glossy green leaves provide a bold, attractive screen and offer excellent noise and wind protection.

One of the hardiest and most adaptable hedging plants available, Cherry Laurel thrives in sun or shade and in almost any well-drained soil. It establishes quickly and responds well to trimming, making it ideal for informal or shaped hedges of varying height.

Key Features:

• Fast-growing evergreen hedge

• Large, shiny green leaves for all-year cover

• Excellent for privacy, noise reduction, and windbreaks

• Tolerant of shade, urban pollution, and exposed sites

• Easy to prune and shape

Growing Conditions:

• Position: Full sun to deep shade

• Soil: Moist, well-drained; tolerant of most types including chalk and clay

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in all UK regions

• Maintenance: Trim once or twice a year to maintain height and shape

Ultimate Height & Spread (unpruned):

• Height: 5–6m

• Spread: 3–4m

• Can be easily kept at 1.5–3m tall with pruning

• Growth rate: 30–60cm per year

Cherry Laurel is a tried-and-true choice for quick, dense, and attractive hedging in gardens of all sizes.