Pot Grown Common Laurel 20-40cm Hedging Plant Prunus laurocerasus UK

Pot grown Common Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia') 20-40cm tall in 9cm pots, ideal for creating fast-growing evergreen privacy hedges in the UK. Price includes VAT.

Key Features

• Height supplied: 20-40cm
• Container: 9cm pot for year-round planting
• Growth rate: up to 60cm per year in optimal conditions
• Ultimate height x spread: 5m x 4m
• Planting density: 3-5 plants/m (single row); 5-7/m (double row)
• Foliage: glossy, broad, evergreen leaves
• Flowers: white, spring, attracts pollinators
• Hardy: suitable for full sun to partial shade, tolerates moist & clay soils

Planting & Care Guidance

• Water well after planting – best in well-drained, moist soils
• Hard prune in late spring for shape and density
• Suitable for screening, privacy and boundary hedges

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is common laurel a good choice for a fast-growing privacy hedge in the UK? Yes, it is fast-growing and hardy, suitable for UK gardens.
• How many plants per metre for a dense hedge? Plant 3-5 per metre single row, 5-7 for double row.
• Can it be planted in partial shade and clay soil? Yes, it tolerates both conditions but prefers well-drained soils.
• Does it establish quickly? Pot grown laurels settle in swiftly, especially when kept moist after planting.