Cherry Laurel
Prunus laurocerasus
A very popular evergreen hedge treasured for its large, shiny bright-green leaves and value as a roadside hedge for air pollution filtering and noise reduction.
Soils
Cherry laurel adapts to most soil types. Its preference is moist, well-draining soils. Avoid shallow chalk and wet ground
Location
Cherry laurel can be positioned in sun or shade
Annual Growth Rate
Cherry laurel are fast growing 50-60cm per annum and require regular maintenance to keep in check.
pH TOLERANCE
Prefers not too heavy, moderately dry to moist soil.
Root Structure
Cherry laurel have strong deep main roots
Potential
The best hedge for sound reduction, and can also filter air pollution.
Annual Trimming
Cherry laurel should be pruned/trimmed back in March and again in September
Characteristics
If required, cherry laurel creates an outstanding statement hedge that can be grown very deep and very tall.
Cherry laurel hedges are fast-growing, hardy and adaptable to most soil types and can be positioned in full sun or shade locations.
Tip 1: Cherry laurel need space to grow and will not tolerate being kept narrow, so consider this when choosing your hedge.
Tip 2: Cherry laurel will quickly grow into a dense, deep hedge, a good choice for sound reduction such as passing vehicle road noise.
Price & Availability
Season
Spring - Summer
Instant Hedge
Pricing
1.2m –
1.5m –
1.8m –
2.0m –
Hedge Elements
Pricing
1.2m –
1.5m –
1.8m –
2.0m –
2.5m –
3.0m – 6.0m+ –
Hedge Plants
Pricing
0.8m –
1.2m –
1.5m –
1.8m –
2.0m –
2.5m –
3.0m – 6.0m+ –
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