Cherry Laurel Shrub

Cherry laurel shrub

Cherry Laurel is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 20' tall and is dense and wide-spreading. This plant blooms in the spring. It has a dense habit, spreading twice as high as it is wide.

Are cherry laurels fast growing?

Cherry Laurel Care It's also among the fastest-growing shrub varieties—they can reach heights over 25 feet when mature. Dwarf varieties are available, and they can also easily be given more of a tree-like form by progressively pruning the lower branches as the shrub grows taller.

Do cherry laurels lose their leaves in winter?

Skip Laurels (also Cherry Laurels, Hollies and all broadleaf Evergreens) frequently experience some winter burn and also deer browsing, especially if your plants are near an existing woods line. They will lose their leaves and look very weak, even at the end of April. This is normal.

Is cherry laurel a good hedge?

Cherry Laurel is often referred to as Common Laurel or Prunus hedging and boasts large, glossy green foliage all-year-round. It is an excellent choice of hedge plant for dense evergreen hedging and makes an effective privacy screen.

Do cherry laurels stay green in winter?

They stay green all winter which makes them perfect for a home landscape. They can be pruned to size and can be planted in the sun but will tolerate shade.

Does cherry laurel have invasive roots?

Cherry Laurel is an alien (non-native) invasive plant, meaning it out-competes crowds-out and displaces beneficial native plants that have been naturally growing in Ireland for centuries.

Are laurels low maintenance?

While they thrive in full sunlight, Skip laurels also fare very well in the shade—just one of the attributes that makes them low-maintenance and easy to manage.

How long does it take for cherry laurel to establish?

Cherry Laurel typically grows between 30 and 60cm per year, which is relatively fast. It has an ultimate height of up to 8 metres. If left untrimmed, the hedging will reach this height in around 20-50 years. The shrubs can spread up to around 8m, so you need to take this into account when planting.

Are cherry laurel messy?

Known to be tolerant to heat and coastal temperatures, this plant has medium watering requirements and can be pruned as desired for shape. The berries are known to be messy and can stain pavements so consider this when deciding to prune and when planting.

Is cherry laurel poisonous to dogs?

Cherry laurel: toxic to cats, dogs and other animals Prussic acid is not only poisonous for us humans. Consumption of cherry laurel is also toxic in horses, cattle, cows, pigs, dogs, cats and small animals.

How close should you plant cherry laurel?

All types of laurel should be planted between 2 and 3 feet (60-90cm) apart. If you want a quick screen then plant your laurel hedging plants at 2ft apart but if you are willing to wait a bit longer, you will get just as dense a hedge by planting at 3ft apart. Often a good compromise is 2'6″ apart.

Should I plant cherry laurel?

Cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is a popular hedge plant not only because of its good vigour and dense, evergreen leaves. Unlike other representatives of the rose family (Rosaceae), this robust plant copes well with almost any location and its demands on the soil are also kept within limits.

Can cherry laurel take full sun?

It tolerates all sorts of light conditions from full sun to partial and even full shade, preferring more sun in cool climates and more shade in warmer areas. Water your cherry laurel enough to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Prune this plant in late spring or early summer after it blooms.

What time of year can you plant laurels?

When should you plant a laurel hedge? If you're transferring your laurel hedge from a pot or container into a flower bed, it can be planted at any time of year. However, for the best and fastest results, you should try to plant the hedge around mid-autumn.

Should you trim cherry laurels?

Regular pruning Once they're full-grown or close to it, all of them benefit from a quick annual pruning that includes: Removing all dead, dying and diseases branches and stems – back to where they start.

What is the difference between laurel and cherry laurel?

The only difference between the English laurel and the cherry laurel is their names. They are the same plant! Interestingly, English laurel and cherry laurel are the same plants, so there's no difference between them. They are common names used interchangeably to refer to the same hedging plant.

Why is cherry laurel toxic?

Cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) and many other Prunus species, including peaches, cherries, apricots, plums and nectarines contain cyanogenic glycosides. These compounds are hydrolysed by an enzyme to produce hydrogen cyanide (HCN, hydrocyanic or prussic acid).

Do birds nest in cherry laurel?

It can be an important nesting facility for birds and provides abundant nectar for many insects. On the negative side, its rapid growth and the way it casts an all–year–round dense shade means that it shades out plants from the woodland floor, and generally out–competes less vigorous shrubs and young trees.

What is the lifespan of a laurel?

It has a life span of approximately 50 years. Laurel Oak thrives in either full sun or partial shade. It grows in upland, sandhill, and dune areas with dry, well-drained, and sandy soils; it is also tolerant of wet and periodically flooded conditions.

Do laurels stay green all year?

Laurel plants are broad-leafed evergreens, meaning they have wide, leathery leaves that stay on the plant all year long. This makes them ideal for privacy hedges, along with the fact that they are very fast growers.