Depending on the species, laurel hedges grow
between 15-60cm per year
, but if your laurel isn’t growing quick enough for your garden, there are some ways you can speed up the process.
How high do laurel hedges grow?
Prunus laurocerasus hedges can reach a height of
up to 5 metres at full
maturity, so are useful to grow along a boundary as a dividing element.
How tall will a laurel hedge grow?
An unpruned English laurel can reach up to
40 feet in height
, but keeping it around 10 to 12 feet tall makes it a perfect backyard privacy screen.
How far apart should laurel hedging be planted?
We recommend planting Leylandii, Laurel and most other evergreen shrubs* between 60cm and 100cm apart
(approximately 2-3 feet apart)
. Hedges with plants 60cm apart “fill in” quicker than those planted 100cm apart but you get just as good a hedge in the long run at either distance apart.
When should you trim a laurel hedge?
Trim your laurel hedge in
late spring or early summer
as the hedge will produce new shoots very quickly at this time of year to cover up any leaves that are left looking “tatty” after using a hedgetrimmer . You can use secateurs on a small hedge or a hedgetrimmer on a larger hedge.
Is Laurel a good hedge?
Laurel is
quick-growing and evergreen
. If you don’t want a conifer hedge, then Laurel is the next quickest growing evergreen shrub that will form a good garden hedge.
What is the quickest growing hedge?
Cupressocyparis leylandii
Leylandii is a fast-growing hedge plant that has the quickest growth rate of approximately 75-90cm per year.
What is the maximum legal height for a hedge?
Please note that there is not a blanket rule that all hedges must be
no more than two metres in height
. The complaint form explains why you consider the hedge is adversely affecting the reasonable enjoyment of your residential property.
What is the best fertilizer for Laurel?
Too much fertilizer can cause issues in laurels, such as leaf burn and root burn, so avoid feeding them too often and always apply fertilizer to moist soil to protect the roots. Logee’s Plants for Home & Garden recommends
15-15-15 fertilizer
as the best feed for laurels.
Is Laurel poisonous to dogs?
Almost all species of Laurel hedge are poisonous to dogs
, with the exception of Bay Laurel. If you share your home with a dog, it is recommended that you either choose Bay or an alternative species to prevent your pet from coming to any harm by ingesting any fallen leaves, berries etc.
How wide do skip laurels grow?
Skip laurels grow to be 10-18 feet tall and
5-7 feet wide
, with a moderate growth rate of roughly 24 inches per year.
Which is the fastest growing laurel?
One of the most popular choices for privacy hedging,
the cherry laurel
is extremely fast growing. Also known as common laurel, this evergreen species thrives in shadier conditions as well as in direct sunlight.
Can you plant laurel cuttings straight into the ground?
Can you plant Laurel cuttings straight into the ground?
Yes you can plant them right into your hedge line
.
How hard can you cut back a laurel hedge?
Just do it! Laurels can be cut back
as hard as you like from early spring through until late summer (late August)
. If after that time, then the best time to cut back hard in late winter. The new growth will soon start to shoot out as soon as the spring warmth begins.
Do Laurels have deep roots?
The most troublesome trees are those with deep, penetrating root systems, but
laurel’s is particularly shallow
. Most arboriculturists would argue that a safe tree-to-house distance is about half the eventual size of the tree, although insurers are usually more cautious.
Can you cut Laurel with hedge trimmer?
You can trim your laurel with
shears, secateurs or a hedge trimmer
. Many books will tell you to use secateurs because laurels have large leaves and the cut edges left by a hedge trimmer will leave them looking unkempt.
