Prunus laurocerasus (Cherry laurel)
A versatile evergreen shrub known for its glossy, deep green leaves and dense growth habit, perfect for creating lush, private hedges. It produces fragrant white flower spikes in spring, followed by small black berries that attract wildlife. Highly adaptable to different soil conditions and thriving in both sun and shade, it's an excellent choice for year round structure in gardens. Its robust nature makes it ideal for windbreaks or screening, while its tolerance of pruning ensures it can be kept neat or left to grow more naturally. A reliable option for gardeners seeking both beauty and practicality in their landscaping.
Family of Trees: Rosaceae
Habit: Evergreen Shrub or Small Tree, Suitable for Hedging
Growth Rate: 30-60 cm/year
Optimal Temperature: 10-25°C, hardy to -15°C
Harmful if Eaten?: All parts toxic if ingested
Flowers or Berries: White flowers, black berries
Hardiness: H5 (Hardy)
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
- ○ H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
- ○ H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
- ○ H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
- ○ H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
- ○ H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
- ○ H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
- ○ H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
- ○ H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
- ○ H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
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