Prunus laurocerasus rotundifolia Pleached | Cherry Laurel Screen Tree
Prunus laurocerasus rotundifolia Pleached | Cherry Laurel Screen Tree
Prunus laurocerasus rotundifolia Pleached – Cherry Laurel Screen Tree
Make an immediate statement with one of the most powerful evergreen screening trees available. Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia' is the classic cherry laurel, renowned for its exceptionally large, glossy mid-green leaves and vigorous growth habit. Trained as a pleach, it delivers a bold, structured canopy on a clear stem — perfect for creating an elevated privacy screen that works from the moment it's planted.
Why Choose Pleached Cherry Laurel?
- Instant impact – arrives pre-trained with a wide, flat canopy ready to screen immediately
- Bold, broadleaved foliage – large, lustrous leaves create a dense, lush barrier year-round
- Fast-growing – one of the quickest pleached trees to establish a full screen
- Evergreen privacy – retains foliage through winter, providing continuous coverage
- Architectural presence – suits contemporary, formal, and traditional garden settings
Growing Conditions
Thrives in full sun to full shade in most well-drained soils. Exceptionally tolerant of urban pollution, exposed sites, and a wide range of UK conditions. One of the hardiest and most adaptable screening trees available.
Planting Tips
Plant in spring or autumn for best results. Space 1–1.5m apart for a seamless screen. Stake firmly on planting and water regularly through the first growing season to encourage strong establishment.
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Planting Instructions
Plant in spring or autumn for best results. Space 1–1.5m apart for a seamless elevated screen. Thrives in full sun to full shade in most well-drained soils including clay. Avoid waterlogged ground.
Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball. Backfill, firm in well, and stake securely — pleached trees require a robust support frame on planting. Water thoroughly and mulch around the base. Water regularly through the first growing season. Trim the canopy lightly once a year to maintain the flat, trained form.
Size & Specification
Supplied as a nursery-trained pleached tree with a wide, flat canopy on a clear stem. Please contact us for current stem height, canopy width, and overall height specifications. Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia' — large, bold, glossy evergreen foliage. Fast-growing. Fully hardy throughout the UK. Fully evergreen.
Delivery & Dispatch
This is a large, specialist item dispatched via pallet courier. Delivery is kerbside to mainland UK addresses only. Please allow 14–28 days for delivery. You will receive a dispatch notification with tracking details. Please ensure suitable access for a pallet vehicle and someone available to receive the delivery. Please see our main Pleached Tree page for full delivery information.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
White flower spikes in spring attract bees and other pollinators. Dark berries in late summer and autumn provide food for blackbirds, thrushes, and other berry-feeding birds. Dense evergreen canopy offers year-round shelter and nesting cover for garden birds.