Laurels are one of the most useful evergreen hedging plants as they adapt to most soil types and will grow in either shade or full sun. It’s growth rate is relatively fast about 30-60cm per year making this a very economical way to acquire a good hedge height in a very short time. Laurels provide year round privacy and screening protection as well as affording protection for wildlife – and very easy to maintain – Just trim to shape in spring or autumn!