Many points speak in favor of choosing the laurel cherry when it comes to planting a hedge. It is not without reason that it can be found in many gardens and on many properties. The multitude of plant lovers has already recognized its numerous advantages…

Characteristics that make the laurel cherry the ideal hedge

The laurel cherry is evergreen. Therefore, it can be used as a protective and ornamental hedge all year round. Other features that make them ideal for hedging are:

  • decorative flowers and fruits
  • shiny foliage
  • rarely affected by disease
  • good cutting tolerance
  • rapid growth
  • dense growth structure
  • good frost hardiness
  • ease of care
  • Location tolerance (sunny to shady)

Which varieties are suitable for hedge planting?

There are numerous varieties of laurel cherries. Several varieties are suitable for a high hedge that can serve as background planting, as a privacy screen and as protection for birds and small mammals.

These include the following varieties:

  • 'Rotundifolia': up to 5 m high (somewhat sensitive to frost)
  • 'Caucasisca': up to 4 m high (narrow leaves)
  • 'Herbergii': up to 4 m high (numerous, small leaves)
  • 'Novita': up to 3 m high (large leaves)

Planting and caring for a cherry laurel hedge

When planting the laurel cherry to create a hedge, a distance of 50 cm is usually kept between the individual plants. The growth of the laurel cherries is usually extremely wide.

Since the laurel cherry is evergreen, it must be supplied with water even in winter. Otherwise, as a true-to-form hedge, it requires regular pruning. For most varieties, pruning once a year is sufficient.

tips and tricks

The 'Herbergii' variety is ideal as a hedge for particularly rough regions such as coastal areas or mountainous areas. It is hardy down to -30 °C and extremely dense-growing.

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