{"product_id":"prunus-laurocerasus-cherry-laurel","title":"Prunus laurocerasus - Cherry Laurel","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note this plant is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eonly available\u003c\/span\u003e for local pick up TA18 8BN.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlants approx 30cm tall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeen this plant on our farm gate stall?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrunus laurocerasus\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as cherry laurel, is a vigorous evergreen hedging shrub with large glossy dark green leaves and a dense upright habit. It is widely grown for quick screening, boundary planting and year-round structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts strong evergreen growth and tolerance of clipping make it an excellent choice for privacy hedges, wind-filtering screens, boundary planting, larger gardens and formal or informal hedging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy grow Cherry Laurel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing evergreen hedging plant for quick screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge glossy dark green leaves all year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense habit for privacy and boundary planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite spring flower spikes if allowed to bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponds well to trimming and shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for formal or informal hedges in larger spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePrunus laurocerasus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry laurel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen hedging shrub\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White flower spikes, followed by dark fruits where untrimmed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to early summer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEventual height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4-8m if untrimmed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEventual spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled by clipping as a hedge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy in UK gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in prepared soil in sun or partial shade, allowing enough space for its vigorous growth. Water regularly during the first growing season and during prolonged dry weather while establishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim as needed to maintain hedge height and shape. Cutting with secateurs can avoid leaf-scorch marks on large leaves, though hedging shears are often used for established hedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a dense hedge plant 3 cherry laurels 35-45cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor florists and flower arrangers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry laurel is mainly grown for hedging and screening. The foliage is not recommended for arrangements where it could be handled by children or mistaken as edible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is evergreen, but all parts are toxic if eaten. Keep leaves, stems, seeds and berries away from children, pets and grazing animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference information checked against RHS and nursery guidance for cherry laurel habit, hedging use, pruning, site and safety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curriott Hill Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49857485668600,"sku":"PRU-LAUR-SPECIES","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/5290\/1624\/files\/prunus-laurocerasus-species.png?v=1783349487","url":"https:\/\/curriotthillnursery.co.uk\/products\/prunus-laurocerasus-cherry-laurel","provider":"Curriott Hill Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}