Prunus laurocerasus , Cherry laurel rootball

Prunus laurocerasus (Cherry Laurel) is the ultimate choice for creating fast-growing, evergreen hedges that deliver year-round privacy and screening. This premium rootball-grown plant establishes quickly and reliably, making it one of the most popular and versatile hedging options for British gardens.

Imagine transforming your garden boundaries with a lush, glossy hedge that grows vigorously to create a dense screen of rich green foliage. The large, leathery leaves are beautifully glossy and remain attractive throughout the year, while fragrant white flower spikes in spring add seasonal interest, followed by small black fruits that attract wildlife in autumn.

Key Features:

• Fast-growing evergreen for quick privacy
• Glossy, dark green foliage year-round
• Fragrant white flowers in spring
• Excellent for hedging, screening, and windbreaks
• Rootball-grown for superior establishment

Why Choose Rootball Plants?

• Larger root system for faster establishment
• Better value than container-grown equivalents
• Ideal planting from autumn to early spring
• Professional-quality plants at accessible prices

Growing Conditions:
Thrives in full sun to full shade with any well-drained soil. Exceptionally versatile and hardy to -15°C, making it reliable across all UK gardens. Responds excellently to trimming, creating dense, formal hedges or can be left to grow more naturally as an informal screen.

Perfect for creating privacy hedges, boundary screens, windbreaks, or backdrop plantings. The vigorous growth and dense habit make Cherry Laurel ideal for quickly establishing mature-looking hedges that provide year-round structure and seclusion.