{"title":"Cherry Laurel Hedging Plants for Sale in Ireland","description":"\u003cp\u003eCherry laurel (\u003cem\u003ePrunus laurocerasus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the classic fast evergreen hedge: large, glossy leaves, dense cover and a willingness to grow in sun or shade. Choose from Rotundifolia, Novita and Caucasica in packs of 40. Free tracked delivery to Ireland and 24 more EU countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--pg-more--\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanning a laurel hedge\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pg-tablewrap\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlants as supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYoung plants in 9cm pots, 25 to 35cm tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 2 to 3 plants per metre in a single row\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinal size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA classic 1.5 to 3m hedge or screen once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun or shade; well-drained soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003ePortuguese laurel (\u003cem\u003ePrunus lusitanica\u003c\/em\u003e) joins this page whenever it is in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and trimming\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in autumn or spring, water well through the first two summers and mulch to hold moisture. Because the leaves are large, trim with secateurs rather than a hedge trimmer for a clean cut. Laurel leaves and seeds are harmful if eaten. Every pack is young plants in pots, shipped directly from our partner growers, so allow a few seasons for a hedge to knit together and water through the first two summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many cherry laurel plants per metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout 2 to 3 per metre in a single row. Multiply the length of your hedge in metres by that number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill cherry laurel grow in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is one of the more shade-tolerant evergreen hedges, though growth is quicker in sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I trim laurel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith secateurs where practical. A hedge trimmer shreds the large leaves and leaves brown edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre the leaves poisonous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaves and seeds are harmful if eaten, so keep clippings away from pets and livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanning the whole boundary? Read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/hedging-ireland-how-to-choose-space-and-plant-a-hedge\"\u003eguide to choosing, spacing and planting a hedge\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedge-plants\"\u003ehedge plants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants\"\u003escreening plants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bulk-hedging-plants\"\u003ebulk hedging and box alternatives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"40x-prunus-laurocerasus-caucasica-cherry-laurel-9cm-pot-25-35cm","title":"40x Prunus laurocerasus 'Caucasica' Cherry Laurel - 9cm Pot, 25-35cm","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrunus laurocerasus 'Caucasica' is a vigorous evergreen laurel with large, glossy, dark green leaves. It is widely planted for tall, dense boundary hedges and screens that stay leafy through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: large, glossy dark green leaves, evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpright flower spikes of creamy white blooms in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as 40 plants in 9cm pots, 25-35cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun, partial shade or shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits hedging, screening and shelter planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in moist, well-drained soil and water regularly through the first summer. Space about 50cm apart for a hedge. Trim in late spring or summer, ideally with secateurs, as cutting through leaves with shears leaves unsightly brown edges. Leaves and seeds are poisonous if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as young plants in growing pots, shipped directly from our partner growers. 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