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Discover the Versatility of Laurel Hedges for Your UK Garden

14 August 2024

Are you looking to enhance your garden’s privacy, beauty, and structure?

Laurel hedge plants are the ideal solution! As one of the UK's best-selling hedge species, Laurel is known for its fast growth, evergreen leaves, and versatility.

Whether you’re looking for a dense privacy screen or a formal garden border, we have the perfect Laurel variety for you.

Cherry Laurel Hedge – The Classic Choice
Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is a top choice for UK gardens, offering rapid growth and dense, glossy foliage. This classic hedge is perfect for creating a green, natural barrier that provides privacy and reduces noise.

•    Ideal For: Privacy hedging, windbreaks, and noise reduction.
•    Growth Rate: Fast, up to 60cm per year.
•    Maintenance: Easy to trim and shape to your desired height and width.

Compact Laurel Hedge – Perfect for Small Gardens
Compact Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken') offers all the benefits of Cherry Laurel in a smaller, more manageable form. It's the perfect choice for small gardens or creating low hedges around flower beds and pathways.

•    Ideal For: Small gardens, low borders, and formal hedging.
•    Growth Rate: Moderate, up to 30cm per year.
•    Maintenance: Requires minimal pruning and care.

Portuguese Laurel Hedge – Elegant and Hardy
Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) stands out with its dark green, glossy leaves and red stems, bringing a touch of elegance to your garden. This hardy hedge is perfect for formal garden designs or adding structure to any landscape.

•    Ideal For: Formal hedging, garden borders, and topiary.
•    Growth Rate: Moderate, up to 40cm per year.
•    Maintenance: Easily shaped and maintained to fit your garden design.



 

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