Common Laurel 60/90cm Bare Root (Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia')

Common Laurel Hedge Prunus Rotundifolia - Bare Root

Frequently used as hedging, screening or privacy plants as it responds will to pruning with regrowth strong from its base.  Laurel is very hardy, quick growing and able to cope with difficult growing conditions. 

Cherry or Common Laurel is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow to heights over 6m.  Dark green to light green leathery leaves, shiny, round is the common characteristic of the Rotundifolia. 

Common Name: Common Laurel, Cherry Laurel

Genus: Prunus 

Species:  laurocerasus

Variety:  Rotundifolia

Type:  Bareroot, Evergreen

Size:  60/90cm

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.