Common Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus Rotundifolia) is one of the most popular evergreen hedges or shrubs used for screening and privacy. If left untrimmed to grow as a broad hedge it also deadens noise pollution. 

While trimming Common Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus Rotundifolia) can keep the hedge tidy and manageable leaving it untrimmed gives the benefit of flowers and berries for wildlife.

LAUREL COMMON

Prunus laurocerasus Rotundifolia

  • Availability: 6NOV
  • Size: 30/40cm Bare Root 1 year old
  • Delivery time: normally within 7-10 Days of availability 303441
  • 3-9£2.85 (£3.42 inc vat)
  • 10-49£1.69 (£2.03 inc vat)
  • 50-249£1.61 (£1.93 inc vat)
  • 250+£1.53 (£1.84 inc vat)
  Update Total
£8.55(£10.26 inc vat)

Use for... an evergreen barrier for screening and soundproofing.

Growth rate... average 30cm per year.

Ideal hedge height... Common Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus Rotundifolia) is a versatile hedging plant, ideal for any height from 120cm upwards.

Situation & soil... Common Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus Rotundifolia) is a reliable and easy to grow plant. Common Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus Rotundifolia) is also a good choice for shaded sites. We recommend Rootgrow and Bonemeal when planting to get your new hedge off to a great start. 

Plant description... these are young one year old bare rooted plants 30-40cm high, very economical and they are easy to transport and plant. A typical bundle of these plants may be seen in the photo above. 

Planting distance... for a Common Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus Rotundifolia) hedge we recommend two or three plants per metre in a single row. 

Planting season... these bare rooted plants are supplied during the correct planting season from November until early April.

Trim in... spring or autumn preferably with secateurs.

Other species to consider... Portugal Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) is an even more colourful alternative with its small dark green leaves and scented white flowers, Portugal Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) is the informed choice if your soil is very heavy or wet. Laurel Caucasica (Prunus laurocerasus caucasica) and Spotted Laurel (Aucuba japonica variegata) for variety of leaf size and colour and speed of growth.

Delivery information... delivery is quick and free on all orders over £50 (our minimum order requirement), we do not require a signature on delivery so it is convenient too, complete delivery information may be found on our delivery page.

 

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