Common Laurel 20/40cm Bare Root (Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia')

Laurel Hedge Prunus laurocerasus Rotundifolia

Common Laurel hedging plants (Prunus rotundifolia) are the most popular hedging plants in the UK.  They are evergreen, easy to plant, easy to maintain and good for almost any gardening project.  Laurels are tough, hardy and quick growing forming a dense hedge that can be pruned easily.  Common Laurels are a good alternative to quick growing Leylandii conifer hedging.  

Common Name: Common Laurel, Cherry Laurel

Genus: Prunus 

Species:  laurocerasus

Variety:  Rotundifolia

Type:  Bareroot, Evergreen

Size: 20/40cm

Flowers:  White

Rate of Growth: Fast, 30-60cm per year

Planting Location:  Full sun, partial shade

Soil Type:  Tolerates almost all soil types, moist and well-draining.

pH:  neutral, acid, alkaline

Fertilise:   Rootgrow upon initial planting and thereafter

Planting Distance: 3  per metre single row

Hardiness:  Hardy

Height: 4-8  metres

Spread: 2.5-4 metres

**Scot Plants Direct can only supply bareroot plants when they are dormant during the winter months from November to April annually.