Which laurel is best for hedging?

Cherry and Portuguese Laurel are the most popular type of hedging from this species family. Cherry Laurel hedging is our most favourable option, hence the alternate name, the Common Laurel. Cherry Laurel is a large hedge plant and primarily used for its large thick and glossy green leaves.

What is the difference between laurel and Cherry laurel?

Common Laurel, Cherry Laurel and English Laurel are different common names for the same plant. Its botanical name is Prunus laurocerasus.

What are the different types of laurel?

Bay laurel
Laurus azoricaLaurus novocanariensis
Laurels/Lower classifications

How tall does laurel hedging grow?

Prunus laurocerasus hedges can reach a height of up to 5 metres at full maturity, so are useful to grow along a boundary as a dividing element.

How far apart do I plant laurel hedging?

We recommend planting Leylandii, Laurel and most other evergreen shrubs* between 60cm and 100cm apart (approximately 2-3 feet apart). Hedges with plants 60cm apart “fill in” quicker than those planted 100cm apart but you get just as good a hedge in the long run at either distance apart.

What is the best time to plant laurel?

Bare-root laurel hedging plants can only be planted from November to March (i.e while the plants are dormant over the winter). Root-balled laurel are dug from the field with a ball of soil around the roots. This ball of soil is then wrapped in a piece of hessian or jute that holds the soil and roots together.

Can I burn laurel Wood?

Laurel – (Scientific Name – Laurus Nobilis) This needs to be well seasoned and produces a good flame. However, it only has a reasonable heat output, making it not ideal for all types of fires.

Which is the fastest growing laurel?

CHERRY LAUREL
ENGLISH LAUREL (CHERRY LAUREL) English laurel (or Cherry Laurel) can make an enormous fast-growing hedge. Under the right conditions, it can grow up to 3 feet per year! It does very well in heat. It has glossy evergreen foliage and makes a very attractive large hedge with regular pruning 1-2 times per year.

What is the difference between skip laurel and cherry laurel?

Skip laurel is a variety of cherry laurel, with the primary difference being leaf size and shrub size. Skip laurel is an evergreen shrub that is smaller than Cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus). Compared to a cherry laurel, skip laurel has smaller leaves that are more pointed and lance-shaped than cherry laurel leaves.

What is the best time of year to plant laurels?

Is laurel fast growing?

Depending on the species, laurel hedges grow between 15-60cm per year, but if your laurel isn’t growing quick enough for your garden, there are some ways you can speed up the process. You can see more about how fast laurel grows here.

How do you make laurels grow faster?

One of the best ways to keep your hedge healthy and strong is by trimming off branches that are damaged or dead. Not only will trimming dead and damaged branches help your laurel grow faster but pruning into green growth every couple of months will help your laurel grow faster and thicker too.

What is an Alexandrian laurel tree?

Alexandrian laurel ranges from East Africa to Australia and is often cultivated near the ocean; it is resistant to salt spray and has a leaning habit. Dilo, a strongly scented medicinal oil, is extracted from the seeds, and the wood is used in building canoes. The multibranched, often gracefully crooked tree reaches 16–19 metres (50–60 feet).

How do you plant Alexandria Laurel in the shade?

Alexandrian laurel makes an elegant addition to the shade border. Give it moist, rich, well-drained soil and shield it from direct sun. Propagate by division in spring.

What does poet’s laurel look like?

Poet’s laurel has open habit with slender branches that arch up and away from center of crown. It can resemble a clump of bamboo and spreads like one through its rhizomes. Its lush foliage discolors in full sun so keep it in partial to full shade.