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Further Information
You'll see our recommended planting densities for each size and root type listed next to the products below. We suggest that you use these as a guide, taking into consideration how long you're willing to wait to see your finished hedge. As a rough indication bare roots can be planted at anything from 3 to 7 per metre and cell grown between 4 and 6 - the higher densities here would need to be planted in a double staggered row or zig-zag.
For more information on planting distances please see our planting density advice section. Prices shown are the price per plant unless otherwise stated.
For more information on planting distances please see our planting density advice section. Prices shown are the price per plant unless otherwise stated.
Pruning Advice
Laurel Etna will benefit from pruning around mid March, although you may also want to tidy it up in late Autumn.
Delivery & Returns
Everything you need to know about your delivery: Free delivery - this is available on most orders when you reach a minimum order value for your packaging type which is based on the size and quantity of plants that you order. Details are in the delivery information table below.
| Packaging Type | Standard Delivery Charge | Minimum Order Values for FREE Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Boxes (Bare roots and pots up to and inc 7.5L) | £7.99 delivery charge (orders up to £60) | Orders of £60 and over - FREE |
| Pallets (Root balls, large pots 10L+, trees etc) | £60 delivery charge (orders up to £350) | Orders of £350 and over - FREE |
| Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery) | £450 delivery charge (orders up to £1500) | Orders of £1500 and over - FREE |
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For full delivery information, including geographical exceptions, see our delivery page
Laurel Hedge - Laurel 'Etna' Prunus laurocerasus 'Etna'
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A fantastic, dense, evergreen hedging plant, Prunus Laurocerasus Etna (often just called Prunus Etna) is popular for its dark glossy green foliage which is bronzed-orange when new.
Read more- Planting Conditions: Suitable for normal, chalk and clay soils, full sun to full shade and inland, exposed and coastal sites
- Growth Rate: Average growing, expect 20-40cm a year
- Height: Easily maintained at 1-2.5m
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Laurel Etna Hedge Plants Description
Laurel Etna laurel hedging plant can be cut back twice yearly to lengthen the period that you can enjoy the warm orange foliage, which contrasts well against the deep green older leaves, or alternatively because it is a slower grower than the frequently seen Cherry Laurel (or Common Laurel) it can also be trimmed just once a year but will still look smart for a long period.
In Spring, spikes of scented, creamy-white flowers appear and in Autumn this evergreen is scattered in glossy, black berries. Prunus lauroceraus Etna will grow to 2.5 metres if left un-pruned but is very easily kept at 1 - 2.5m so that makes it fantastic for smaller gardens where some other evergreen species would get too bulky.
This evergreen laurel makes an ideal hedging plant as it has a very dense growth habit (a brilliant choice where density is a particular consideration) and is perfect for all sorts of tricky situations such as shade, coastal sites and northern positions. Pruned, this hedging plant makes a beautiful formal hedge and left to its own devices a great bushy barrier, whether required for a formal or informal setting this is a hedging plant that offers year round interest and colour. Like other Laurel varieties (other than Bay Laurel), the leaves and berries are harmful if eaten.
Laurel Etna is a popular variety of Laurel hedging, but we do also have the following additional varieties - Cherry Laurel, Portuguese Laurel, Spotted Laurel, Compact Laurel, Laurel Caucasica and Bay Laurel. Get all the information you need on these species with our ultimate guide to Laurel hedge plants for more information.
Pot grown plants are available all year round. Root balls are available from late October to mid April.
Choose Laurel Hedge - Laurel 'Etna' root types
What are root types?
Root types explained.
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Bare root
Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.
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Pot grown
Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.
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Root ball
Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.
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Instant
Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hedging troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.
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