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PRUNUS laurocerasus
Commonly known as Common laurel
LAURELS
Excellent for hedging even in shade
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Evergreen - dark green leaves, paler beneath, to 15cm (6in) long.
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Height - 8m (26ft) -
Spread - 10m (33ft)
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Hedge - Ideal for hedging
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Tall Shrub - dense, 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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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) -
Full shade - tolerates shade but fruiting inhibited. -
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Partial shade -
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
Additional Features - Berries - These 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 fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Cup-shaped -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf margin - Serrulate - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Oblong - see photos above
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Pruning group - 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.
RHS group 8 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - moderately fertile.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Prunus / Laurel - Growing Guide
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8m (26ft)
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10m (33ft) |
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Buy Varieties of PRUNUS laurocerasus
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Marbled White' >
Commonly known as: Cherry laurel, Common laurel.
Conspicuously white margined leaves which can be flushed with pink in winter
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken' >
Commonly known as: Cherry laurel, Common laurel.
Dwarf cherry laurel
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
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