Cherry Laurel Hedging | Prunus Rotundifolia

Fast-Growing, Evergreen Privacy Hedging

Cherry Laurel (Prunus rotundifolia) is one of the most popular and reliable hedging plants in UK gardens. With its bold, glossy foliage and vigorous growth habit, it creates a dense, impenetrable screen that delivers year-round privacy and structure.

Why Choose Cherry Laurel?

• Evergreen — lush, full coverage throughout every season
• Fast-establishing — a full screen within 2–3 growing seasons
• Tolerates regular trimming and responds well to shaping
• Adaptable to most soil conditions
• Ideal for privacy screens, boundary definition, and ornamental hedgerows

Planting Guide

For best results, plant specimens 60–90cm apart. Closer spacing (60cm) produces denser foliage faster, whilst wider spacing (90cm) reduces initial costs and allows each plant to develop naturally. Either way, you'll have a beautiful, structured hedge to be proud of.