Cherry Laurel Hedging Bareroot 60-90cm Prunus laurocerasus

Cherry Laurel Bareroot Hedge (Prunus laurocerasus Caucasica) 60-90cm is a vigorous evergreen hedge plant ideal for privacy screening, especially in windy or exposed gardens. It tolerates most soils, grows well in sun or partial shade, and recovers quickly from hard pruning. When mature, plants act as a sound barrier and windbreak, providing year-round coverage.

Key Features

• Growth Rate: Up to 30–60 cm per year in optimal conditions
• Height Supplied: 60–90cm bareroot
• Soil: Grows in clay, loam, chalk, or sandy soils; drought and urban-tolerant when established
• Pruning: Tolerates hard pruning and regrows from base
• Usage: Privacy hedging, windbreaks, screening, sound barriers

Buyer Q&A

• Q: Is cherry laurel a good hedge for windy gardens?
  A: Yes, cherry laurel is suitable for wind-exposed sites and helps protect against strong winds.
• Q: What are the advantages over leylandii?
  A: Cherry laurel tolerates hard pruning, can regenerate from the base, and is less prone to browning.
• Q: How fast will the hedge fill out?
  A: With good care, expect up to 60cm annual growth until mature height is reached.
• Q: Can it handle dry or poor soil?
  A: Once established, cherry laurel is tolerant of drought and poor soils.
• Q: Best low-maintenance evergreen hedge?
A: Cherry laurel offers dense, low-maintenance evergreen foliage that responds well to pruning.