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PRUNUS laurocerasus
Commonly known as Common laurel
LAURELS
Excellent for hedging even in shade
individually £12.50 each , 10+ £11.50 each
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies, moths. Notably resistant to honey fungus. Naturalised in UK. Invasive. -
Pests & Diseases
Generally trouble free. -
Place of origin
Eastern Europe, south-western Asia -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenDark green leaves, paler beneath, to 15cm (6in) long.
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White
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Cup-shaped
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Oblong
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Height
8m (26ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Tall ShrubDense, bushy shrub becoming spreading and tree-like with age. Produces small flowers in upright racemes 5-12cm (2-4¾in) tall followed by conical, cherry-like red fruit 1cm (½in) across, ripening to black.
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile.
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Full shade
Tolerates shade but fruiting inhibited. -
Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size8m (26ft)
10m (33ft)
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