Do you prefer an evergreen, natural privacy screen on the balcony that is also robust and grows quickly? Many cherry laurel species, which can also be cultivated in pots without any problems, meet all these requirements.

Choose short-growing varieties

Unlike cherry laurel in the garden, the tree in the bucket grows more slowly and is less tall.
Nevertheless, it is advisable to select laurel cherry species such as Otto Luyken, Mount Vernon or Low'n Green for the balcony culture, which are naturally rather slow-growing.

The size of the planter

The roots of the cherry laurel need a lot of space to develop. The pot width should be at least twice the root ball and leave enough space for the roots, even deep down.

Which substrate is suitable for cherry laurel in a pot?

The wood can be placed in conventional balcony or green plant soil. Topsoil from the garden is also well suited, which you enrich with some compost or horn shavings (32.93€).

Don't forget to water and fertilize

Since the laurel cherry evaporates a lot of water through the leaf surface, it needs daily watering during the hot summer months. The wood responds to drought with brown or yellowing of the foliage.

Make sure that the irrigation water can drain off well, as the cherry laurel is sensitive to waterlogging. We recommend tipping away excess water in the coaster after a while. Fertilize the cherry laurel every four to six weeks from spring to the end of August with liquid mineral fertilizer or horn meal.

Does the potted plant have to be cut?

So that the laurel cherry does not grow too much for you, you should cut the balcony wood regularly. The same rules that apply to cherry laurel in the garden must be observed.

Spring is the best time to cut back the trees vigorously. The laurel cherry is very tolerant of pruning; You can always make small corrective cuts during the growing season.

Overwintering of the laurel cherry

In preparation for the winter, the planter is well insulated with styrofoam or bubble wrap. Move the pot to a sheltered spot on the balcony and water the wood on frost-free days.

tips and tricks

Since the laurel cherry is poisonous, you should avoid cultivating it on the balcony in households with small children. Wear gloves for all work due to the toxicity.

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