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🌿 Cherry Laurel Hedging Plants – 120–150cm – 5-Litre Pots – Fast Growing Evergreen Privacy Hedge

Create a beautiful, dense and attractive evergreen hedge with our Cherry Laurel Hedging Plants (Prunus laurocerasus), supplied at approximately 120–150cm tall in 5-litre nursery pots from Meredith Nurseries.

Cherry Laurel is one of the UK’s most popular evergreen hedging plants, valued for its large, glossy green leaves, vigorous growth and excellent privacy screening.

Our larger 120–150cm Cherry Laurel plants provide immediate height and greenery, making them an excellent choice for customers wanting to establish a substantial garden hedge without starting with smaller plants.

Supplied in 5-litre nursery pots with established root systems, these plants can generally be planted throughout the year, provided the ground is not frozen, waterlogged or excessively dry.

Whether you’re looking to improve garden privacy, create a natural alternative to fencing or establish an attractive evergreen boundary, Cherry Laurel is an excellent choice.

🌿 Why Choose Cherry Laurel Hedging?

🌳 Fast-Growing Evergreen Hedging – Cherry Laurel can grow approximately 30–60cm per year once established under favourable conditions.

🏡 Excellent Privacy Screening – Large, glossy evergreen leaves create a dense natural barrier between gardens and neighbouring properties.

📏 120–150cm Supplied Height – Taller plants provide greater initial height and screening.

🪴 Established 5-Litre Pot-Grown Plants – Supplied with established root systems in nursery containers.

💚 Year-Round Greenery – Attractive glossy green foliage provides colour and structure throughout the seasons.

☀️ Versatile Growing Conditions – Suitable for full sun, partial shade and many shaded garden positions.

✂️ Ideal for Regular Trimming – Can be maintained as a neat, formal evergreen hedge.

🌳 Excellent for Landscaping Projects – Suitable for garden boundaries, privacy screening, driveways and larger planting areas.

📏 Cherry Laurel Plant Specifications

🌿 Common Name: Cherry Laurel

🌱 Botanical Name: Prunus laurocerasus

📏 Supplied Height: Approximately 120–150cm (4–5ft)

🪴 Pot Size: 5 litres

🌳 Plant Type: Evergreen hedging shrub

💚 Foliage: Large, glossy dark green leaves

🌸 Flowers: Small, fragrant white flowers in spring, sometimes followed by dark berries

☀️ Position: Full sun, partial shade or shade

🌍 Soil: Most reasonably fertile, well-drained soils

📈 Growth Rate: Approximately 30–60cm annually once established under favourable conditions

✂️ Maintenance: Regular trimming recommended

📅 Planting Season: Pot-grown plants can generally be planted throughout the year when ground conditions are suitable.

🏡 Perfect for Privacy Screening and Garden Boundaries

Our larger 120–150cm Cherry Laurel plants are particularly suitable for customers wanting to create a hedge with greater initial height.

🏡 Garden Privacy – Helps screen neighbouring gardens, properties and overlooking windows.

🌿 Natural Boundaries – An attractive evergreen alternative to traditional garden fencing.

💚 Year-Round Screening – Dense glossy foliage provides privacy throughout the seasons.

💨 Wind Protection – A well-established hedge can help reduce wind exposure.

🌳 Landscaping Projects – Suitable for larger gardens, driveways and boundary planting.

🌱 Wildlife Interest – Flowers can attract pollinating insects, while berries may provide food for birds.

Important: Cherry Laurel leaves, stems and seeds are toxic if ingested. Keep children and pets from eating any part of the plant.

📏 How Many Cherry Laurel Plants Will I Need?

For a dense evergreen hedge, we generally recommend planting approximately 2 plants per metre, spaced around 50cm apart.

Hedge Length	Approximate Plants Required
5 metres	10 plants
10 metres	20 plants
15 metres	30 plants
20 metres	40 plants
25 metres	50 plants
30 metres	60 plants
50 metres	100 plants

These quantities are approximate and based on a single-row hedge.

For larger 120–150cm plants, wider spacing may also be suitable depending on their existing spread and how quickly you want the hedge to fill out.

Allow sufficient room for the hedge’s mature width and future maintenance.

🌱 How to Plant Cherry Laurel in 5-Litre Pots

Correct planting helps encourage healthy root establishment and strong evergreen growth.

🪴 Step-by-Step Planting Instructions

1. Prepare the Planting Area

Remove weeds, grass and debris from the planting area. Loosen the surrounding soil to encourage root development and improve drainage.

2. Water the Plants Before Planting

Water your Cherry Laurel plants thoroughly while they are still in their nursery pots.

3. Dig the Planting Holes

Dig a hole approximately twice the width of the root ball and no deeper than its height.

4. Remove the Nursery Pot

Carefully remove the plant from its 5-litre container, taking care not to damage the roots. Gently loosen any tightly circling roots.

5. Position the Plant

Place the plant in the hole so the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil.

6. Backfill and Firm

Replace the soil around the root ball, gently firming to remove large air pockets.

7. Water Thoroughly

Water immediately after planting to settle the soil around the roots.

8. Apply Mulch

Apply a layer of suitable organic mulch to help retain moisture, keeping it clear of the stems.

9. Continue Aftercare

Monitor soil moisture regularly, particularly during dry weather and throughout the first growing season.

🌿 Support Root Establishment with Empathy After Plant Evergreen

Give your newly planted Cherry Laurel hedge additional support with Empathy After Plant Evergreen, a specialist plant-care product containing rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi and beneficial bacteria.

Healthy root development is particularly important when planting larger hedging shrubs, as the plants need to establish roots into the surrounding garden soil.

🌱 Benefits of Empathy After Plant Evergreen

🌿 Supports Root Establishment – Designed to encourage healthy root development.

🍄 Contains Mycorrhizal Fungi – Helps establish beneficial relationships between plant roots and soil fungi.

🌱 Beneficial Bacteria – Supports a healthy root-zone environment.

💧 Water and Nutrient Uptake – Mycorrhizal associations can help plants access nutrients and moisture under suitable conditions.

🌳 Suitable for Evergreen Plants – Developed for use with evergreen trees, shrubs and hedging plants.

👉 Buy Empathy After Plant Evergreen – Rootgrow & Beneficial Bacteria

Always follow the manufacturer’s application instructions. Root treatments are not a substitute for correct planting, watering and aftercare.

💧 Watering and Aftercare

Newly planted 120–150cm Cherry Laurel require adequate moisture while their roots establish.

💧 Water After Planting – Thoroughly soak the soil immediately after planting.

☀️ Monitor During Dry Weather – Check soil moisture regularly, particularly during spring and summer.

🌱 Avoid Waterlogging – Keep the root zone moist without allowing the ground to remain saturated.

🍂 Apply Mulch – A layer of mulch helps retain moisture and reduce weed competition.

🌿 Monitor During the First Growing Season – Larger evergreen shrubs need particular attention while establishing.

Larger 5-litre plants may require more careful watering than smaller specimens because of their greater foliage area.

✂️ Pruning and Maintaining Your Cherry Laurel Hedge

Regular trimming helps encourage dense foliage and maintains an attractive hedge shape.

✂️ When to Trim – Cherry Laurel is commonly trimmed in late spring or summer, depending on growth and hedge condition.

🌿 Encourage Dense Growth – Lightly trim suitable new growth to encourage branching.

🌳 Maintain Hedge Shape – Keep the hedge slightly wider at the base to allow light to reach the lower branches.

🍃 Use Secateurs for a Neat Finish – Hand pruning can help avoid cutting through the large leaves.

🐦 Protect Nesting Birds – Always check for active bird nests before trimming.

⚠️ Handle Cuttings Carefully – Cherry Laurel foliage is toxic if eaten. Wear gloves and dispose of cuttings responsibly.

With suitable maintenance, Cherry Laurel can create a dense, attractive evergreen garden boundary for many years.

📦 Ordering Information

🌿 Product: Cherry Laurel Hedging Plants

📏 Height: Approximately 120–150cm

🪴 Pot Size: 5 litres

📦 Sold Individually: The advertised price is per plant.

🌳 Order Quantity: Select the number of plants required for your hedge.

🚚 Delivery: Larger plants may require specialist packing and courier arrangements.

📸 Important Product Information & Image Disclaimer

🪴 Pot-Grown Plants: Supplied in 5-litre nursery containers.

📏 Plant Height: Approximately 120–150cm. Heights may vary naturally.

🌱 Established Root System: Plants are supplied with their root balls in nursery compost.

🌿 Natural Variation: Plants may differ in shape, colour, branching and fullness depending on the growing season.

💧 Plant Care: Water regularly after planting, particularly during dry weather.

📸 Image Disclaimer: Main images may be AI-generated and show established plants for illustration purposes. Actual supplied plants may vary.

🌿 Why Buy from Meredith Nurseries?

At Meredith Nurseries, we supply a wide range of evergreen hedging plants, conifers, shrubs and garden plants to customers throughout the UK.

Our 120–150cm Cherry Laurel Hedging Plants in 5-litre pots are an excellent choice for customers wanting to create an attractive evergreen garden boundary with greater initial height.

🍄 Recommended Plant Care: Empathy After Plant Evergreen – Rootgrow & Beneficial Bacteria

🌿 Order your 120–150cm Cherry Laurel Hedging Plants in 5-litre pots from Meredith Nurseries today and start creating your new evergreen privacy hedge!