The evergreen cherry laurel is a particularly popular bonsai because of its deep green colored, shiny leaves. Due to the numerous design options from tightly upright to the attractive cascade shape, it represents an interesting challenge for bonsai enthusiasts.
location
The cherry laurel should be cultivated as an outdoor bonsai. Sunny and bright locations are ideal. Protect the evergreen bonsai from winds, as it evaporates a lot of water over the large leaf area.
water demand
Water the bonsai whenever the soil feels dry. Waterlogging must be avoided at all costs, as the cherry laurel bonsai tends to root rot.
Fertilize
Fertilize the small tree every two weeks from spring through September. Both fertilizer cones for bonsai and bonsai liquid fertilizer are suitable.
cut
Thin out thicker branches in February or March. New shoots can be cut back by half in spring. In June you can make a total leaf cut on a healthy and vigorously growing bonsai. Thin out the crown regularly during the summer so that enough light can penetrate the interior of the small tree.
wire
This is primarily necessary for older branches. You can wire the tree throughout the year.
repot
Repotting is only necessary after three to four years. Very carefully trim the root system and remove the used substrate from between the remaining roots. Put the laurel cherry in commercially available bonsai soil, which you mix with about a third of Akadamaerde.
wintering
In mild regions, this bonsai can overwinter outdoors in a sheltered corner. Alternatively, you can keep the laurel cherry in a bright room at temperatures of five to ten degrees during the cold season.
tips and tricks
Since the laurel cherry is poisonous and can also cause skin irritation, you should wear gloves for all work.
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