Prunus laurocerasus
Cherry Laurel
From Southeast Europe and Southwest Asia; widely grown and supplied from UK and European nurseries
£30
Plant 3 plants per Metre Or 4 Plants per 2 Metres
A stalwart of the British garden, Cherry Laurel is beloved for its bold, glossy evergreen leaves that bring structure and lushness to any plot year-round. Fast-growing and wonderfully dense, it makes an outstanding privacy hedge or standalone shrub, softening boundaries with a rich wall of deep green foliage. Garden lovers prize it for its reliability, its tolerance of tricky spots, and the satisfying speed with which it fills a space.
Care
Thrives in sun or shade, making it one of the most versatile hedging plants available. Water regularly when newly planted; once established it is largely drought-tolerant. Prune in late spring or late summer using secateurs rather than a hedge trimmer to avoid leaf scorch on cut edges. Avoid waterlogged soils.
Hardiness: H5