So that the laurel cherry forms dense hedges and can develop well at the same time, the bushes must be planted at the right distance. This is the only way for the shrub not to take up too much space over the years and pressurize the neighboring plants.

Strong and rapid growth

When planting the cherry laurel, you must not ignore the enormous growth potential of the evergreen shrub. Many species reach growth heights and widths of three meters and more. In small gardens, you should therefore only plant slow-growing varieties that will not take up too much space in the garden if pruned regularly.

The planting distance for hedges

Since a hedge is supposed to grow up, the bushes must be set close enough. At the same time, you should not go below a certain minimum distance, so that the individual bushes thrive and do not crowd each other. Please note:

  • Broad varieties with a planting height of about one meter can be planted fifty to one hundred centimeters apart. In this way, the hedge can slowly thicken and the individual bushes do not hinder their growth.
  • The planting distance also depends on the variety. Slender and tall cherry laurels like Genolia need to be planted closer together than bushy species. Plan at least three plants per linear meter of these laurel cherries.
  • How many bushes you need per running meter of hedge also depends on the size of the laurel cherries purchased. Experts of the Etna variety with a growth height of eighty centimeters recommend planting at least three meters per meter. Shrubs that are already 160 centimeters tall when you buy them need a meter planting distance to develop freely.

Plan enough distance to fences and walls

Since cherry laurel grows very quickly and can increase in height and width by up to fifty centimeters a year, you must plan enough distance to fences and buildings for pruning. You can find out how wide the cherry laurel grows from the information on the plant label. Calculate at least fifty centimeters of space for the maximum width, so that you can easily walk around the entire bush when pruning.

tips and tricks

If an older laurel cherry has become too big for the garden, you can safely shorten it and put it back on the stock.

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