 | Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus Rotundifolia)
A vigorous, dense evergreen shrub with large, glossy, bright green leaves, which makes an ideal hedge. It produces modest white flowers in spring and red berries in autumn, but both are insignficant and really it is chosen for its vibrant foliage.
Its growth rate is relatively fast at approx 30/60cm which makes it a very economical way to achieve a good height of evergreen hedge. It should be trimmed to shape in spring or autumn.
Laurel is hardy and is very easy to grow, including in dense shade, but is not the most suitable choice for seaside gardens or very alkaline soil. Like other Laurels, the leaves and berries are harmful if eaten.
Prices shown are the price per plant. Recommended planting densities for pot grown, cell grown and root ball plants are shown but this is very much a matter of choice and you can increase or reduce the density depending on your level of patience. With bare roots, 3 per metre is adequate and 5 per metre is ideal.
Bare roots and root balls are only available November to March but you can pre-order plants during summer/autumn 2010 for delivery in November 2010 - and get the benefit of last year's prices. Pot grown and cell grown plants are available all year round.
Don't forget to order RootGrow or Bonemeal (see the section at the bottom of the left hand menu).
Please see our new list of superb quality Specimen Shrubs (bottom of the menu on the left hand side of the website) - free delivery when ordered with your hedging plants.
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