Vigorous, evergreen shrub renowned for its bold, glossy foliage and exceptional versatility in the garden. Whether used as a formal clipped hedge, a dense privacy screen, or a specimen shrub in a mixed border, it delivers year-round structure and reliable performance in a wide range of conditions. In spring, upright spikes of small, creamy-white flowers add seasonal interest, followed in autumn by clusters of dark, cherry-like fruits that are attractive to birds and other wildlife. Tough, fast-growing, and remarkably adaptable, Cherry Laurel is one of the most popular and dependable evergreen shrubs for UK gardens.
Plant Details
Botanical name: Prunus laurocerasus
Common name: Cherry Laurel
Plant type: Evergreen shrub
Habit: Bushy, dense and upright
Foliage: Large, glossy, leathery dark green leaves
Leaf colour: Rich green
Flowers: Small white flowers produced in upright flower spikes
Flowering period: Spring
Fruit: Red to dark purple/black berries may develop after flowering
Position: Full sun, partial shade or shade
Soil: Most fertile, well-drained soils
Uses: Hedging, screening, privacy, boundaries, windbreaks and specimen planting
Hardiness: Hardy in UK garden
Vigorous, evergreen shrub renowned for its bold, glossy foliage and exceptional versatility in the garden. Whether used as a formal clipped hedge, a dense privacy screen, or a specimen shrub in a mixed border, it delivers year-round structure and reliable performance in a wide range of conditions. In spring, upright spikes of small, creamy-white flowers add seasonal interest, followed in autumn by clusters of dark, cherry-like fruits that are attractive to birds and other wildlife. Tough, fast-growing, and remarkably adaptable, Cherry Laurel is one of the most popular and dependable evergreen shrubs for UK gardens.
Plant Details
Botanical name: Prunus laurocerasus
Common name: Cherry Laurel
Plant type: Evergreen shrub
Habit: Bushy, dense and upright
Foliage: Large, glossy, leathery dark green leaves
Leaf colour: Rich green
Flowers: Small white flowers produced in upright flower spikes
Flowering period: Spring
Fruit: Red to dark purple/black berries may develop after flowering
Position: Full sun, partial shade or shade
Soil: Most fertile, well-drained soils
Uses: Hedging, screening, privacy, boundaries, windbreaks and specimen planting
Hardiness: Hardy in UK garden
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