Description

Cherry Laurel Hedge (Prunus laurocerasus)

Create instant, year-round privacy with Cherry Laurel—Britain’s go-to evergreen screening hedge. Its large, glossy leaves form a dense, elegant wall that softens noise and wind, looks lush in every season, and thrives in almost any spot. Fast growth (around 30–60 cm per year) means you’ll establish a full hedge quickly, whether you’re edging a driveway, shielding a patio, or enclosing a whole boundary.

In spring, upright clusters of white flowers attract pollinators; later, berries support garden wildlife. Cherry Laurel is wonderfully forgiving—happy in full sun, dappled light, or deep shade, and tolerant of most soils except waterlogged sites. It clips beautifully for a neat formal line or can be kept slightly looser for a natural look. Trim once or twice a year to maintain height and thickness; mulch and water well in the first season to speed establishment.

Why you’ll love it

• Evergreen, dense, and superb for privacy and noise softening

• Rapid establishment and easy to shape

• Thrives in sun or shade; tough and urban-tolerant

• Wildlife-friendly spring flowers and seasonal berries