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You'll see our recommended planting densities for each size and root type listed next to the products below. We suggest that you use these as a guide, taking into consideration how long you're willing to wait to see your finished hedge. As a rough indication bare roots can be planted at anything from 3 to 7 per metre and cell grown between 4 and 6 - the higher densities here would need to be planted in a double staggered row or zig-zag.
For more information on planting distances please see our planting density advice section.
For a hedge that's always dressed to impress, maintenance pruning can be done twice a year, once in early June (after flowering) and then later in September to neaten it up.
While young plants flourish with minimal pruning to establish themselves, mature Cherry Laurels can handle a significant trim. If yours has become woody, you can cut it down to ground level and it’ll bounce back with lush, new growth. This can be done once a year in spring, ideally in late February or March, before those new buds begin to show. This helps maintain its shape and encourages the growth of that vibrant new foliage that makes the Cherry Laurel a garden favourite.
For a deep dive into perfecting your pruning technique, our Laurel hedging guide will walk you through each snip and trim.
Everything you need to know about your delivery: Free delivery - this is available on all orders when you reach a minimum order value. Details are in the delivery information table below. Current delivery times: within 7 working days. *Some trees and troughs can be up to 14 days.
Product Type | Standard Delivery Charge | Minimum Order Values (inc VAT) for FREE Delivery |
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All Items (Excluding Root Balls and Pleached Trees) | £9.98 delivery charge (orders up to £250) | Orders of £250 and over - FREE |
Root Balls | £29.99 delivery charge (orders up to £250) | Orders of £250 and over - FREE |
Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery) | £450 delivery charge (orders up to £1500) | Orders of £1500 and over - FREE |
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For full delivery information, including area exceptions, see our delivery page.
Cherry Laurel Hedge Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia'
- Planting Conditions: Suitable for normal to clay soils, full sun to full shade and inland sites
- Growth Rate: Fast growing, expect 30-60cm per year
- Height: Easily maintained at 1-5m
- Bare root plants are shown as a single bare root and a bundle for comparison. Please note if ordering 1 x bare root, this will be a single plant not a bundle unless shown as a multibuy item.
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Choose Cherry Laurel Hedge root types
What are root types?Root types explained.
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Bare root
Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.
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Pot grown
Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.
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Root ball
Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.
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Instant
Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hedging troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.