Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia' – 3Ltr Pot
Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia', commonly known as Cherry Laurel, is a vigorous, evergreen hedging shrub with glossy green foliage and fragrant white flowers in spring. This fast-growing plant is ideal for creating dense, year-round garden privacy and has earned the RHS Award of Garden Merit for its proven performance.
Key Features
- Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) for reliability and garden value
- Evergreen foliage offers year-round coverage and structure
- Fast-growing – ideal for creating privacy screens and windbreaks
- White, fragrant spring flowers attract bees and pollinators
- Tolerates a wide range of soils, including chalk, clay, and sandy types
- Thrives in sun or shade, making it highly versatile for different garden conditions
Product DescriptionCherry Laurel 'Rotundifolia' is a large, upright shrub with broad, glossy green leaves that stay lush and vibrant throughout the year. In spring, the plant produces clusters of fragrant white flowers on upright spikes, followed by cherry-like red fruits that ripen to black. This combination of features adds both visual interest and wildlife value, supporting bees and other pollinators.This robust plant grows quickly—up to 60cm per year—and forms an excellent natural barrier for privacy, noise reduction, and wind protection. Whether planted as a formal hedge or left to grow more freely in informal borders, it provides reliable evergreen structure with minimal maintenance. Its tolerance for exposed sites, shade, and different soil types makes it suitable for a wide variety of garden settings.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia'
- Common name: Cherry Laurel
- RHS status: RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM), RHS Plants for Pollinators
- Plant type: Evergreen shrub / hedging plant
- Height & spread: Ultimate height 4–8 metres; ultimate spread 2.5–4 metres
- Growth rate: Fast (30–60cm per year)
- Foliage: Broad, glossy dark green leaves
- Flowers: Fragrant white flower spikes (5–12cm long) in mid to late spring
- Fruits: Red berries turning black in late summer/autumn
- Soil type: Clay, chalk, loam, or sand
- Soil pH: Acidic, neutral, or alkaline
- Moisture: Moist but well-drained or well-drained soils
- Light: Full sun to full shade
- Aspect: South, north, east, or west-facing
- Exposure: Suitable for exposed or sheltered sites
- Drought resistance: Yes
- Time to maturity: 5–10 years
Care Tips
- Plant 2–3 per metre for a thick hedge
- Water well during the first season to help roots establish
- Prune once or twice a year to maintain the desired height and shape
- Tolerates hard pruning if rejuvenation is needed
- Apply mulch in spring to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
- Feed with a balanced fertiliser in early spring for strong growth
Cherry Laurel 'Rotundifolia' is a reliable and attractive solution for gardeners seeking a fast-growing, year-round hedge. With its glossy leaves, spring flowers, and easy care, it’s an excellent choice for both practical screening and ornamental planting. Order today to enhance your garden with a pollinator-friendly evergreen hedge that delivers all-season interest.
