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Common Laurel Bare Root Hedge 40-60cm (Prunus rotundifolia)

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Common Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia') offers fast-growing, evergreen hedging for privacy or windbreak in small or medium gardens. Read more

Sold in bundles of 25 — minimum order 25 plants. Price shown is per plant.

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About this plant

Season
Bare root season — despatched November to March
Category
Bare Root Hedging

Common Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia') offers fast-growing, evergreen hedging for privacy or windbreak in small or medium gardens. Reaching 30–60 cm growth rate per year, this bareroot laurel is planted between November and March for best results.

Key Features

  • Size supplied: 40–60 cm (bareroot)
  • Growth rate: 30–60 cm per year
  • Flowering: White spikes in spring/early summer
  • Foliage: Dense, glossy, evergreen leaves
  • Planting location: Full sun or partial shade
  • Soil tolerance: Suitable for most moist, well-drained soils
  • Maintenance: Trim after flowering or as needed to shape

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is common laurel suitable for privacy in small gardens? Yes, its dense and upright growth fits compact spaces.
  • How does bare root laurel compare to potted laurel? Bare root laurels establish quickly, are cost-effective, and ideal for mass planting in winter.
  • Are laurel hedges safe for pets and children? All parts are toxic if ingested; supervise closely and avoid planting near play areas.
  • When is the best time to plant bareroot laurel? Between November and March, while plants are dormant.
  • How much maintenance does common laurel require? Prune annually in spring or after flowering to maintain shape and density.

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.