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Common Laurel Hedge 175-200cm Root Ball | Prunus laurocerasus

£59.35 tax included

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Common Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia') 175-200cm Root Ball provides dense evergreen hedging, fast growth, and robust bird-attracting features. Read more

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About this plant

Season
Root ball season October to March. Larger root ball — delivery quoted on request. Order online and we will contact you to arrange pallet delivery, or call 01592 321500 for a quote first.
Category
Rootball Hedging

Common Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia') 175-200cm Root Ball provides dense evergreen hedging, fast growth, and robust bird-attracting features. Suitable for privacy screens, year-round foliage, and attracting wildlife.

Product Features

  • Growth Rate: Typically 30-60cm per year in ideal conditions
  • Ultimate Height: 4-6m when mature, easily maintained as a hedge
  • Evergreen Foliage: Dense, glossy leaves for privacy all year
  • Flower & Berry Cycle: Creamy-white blooms in spring, red berries in autumn and winter
  • Root Ball Size: Plant height 175-200cm with established root system for quick establishment

Planting & Care Guidelines

  • Space plants 60-90cm apart for optimal density
  • Requires moist, well-drained soil; grows in sun or partial shade
  • Water thoroughly after planting and during dry periods
  • Prune after flowering for formal shape

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is Common Laurel fast-growing? Yes, typically 30-60cm/year under good conditions.
  • How does it compare to leylandii or privet? Laurel offers broad, evergreen leaves and is less prone to browning than leylandii.
  • Will birds use the hedge? The berries attract birds, adding winter interest and supporting garden wildlife.
  • Is it safe for children and pets? All parts are toxic if eaten; avoid planting near play areas.

Common questions

Bare root plants are field-grown and lifted dormant — the cheapest way to plant a hedge. Pot grown plants have an established root system and can be planted year-round. Root ball plants are mature field-grown plants lifted with a soil ball for instant height.
Pot grown plants can go in the ground at any time of year. Bare root is supplied dormant from November to March, and root ball plants are lifted in that same window.
3 plants per metre for a standard single-row hedge, or 5 per metre (staggered double row) for a dense screen.
UK-wide from our Fife nursery, packed for plant-safe delivery. Larger orders travel on pallets — shipping is calculated at checkout.