Prunus laurocerasus 'Etna'

Amygdalus, Cherry Laurel

Hardy Shrub

FROM £29.99

Awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit

Makes an excellent evergreen hedge

Is also a versatile and low maintenance shrub for any garden

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£29.99

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A smaller version of this popular evergreen shrub, Prunus laurocerasus 'Etna' produces attractive bronzed foliage in spring which matures to a deep glossy green. It has a dense growth habit and responds well to clipping, making an excellent evergreen hedge. Alternatively this Cherry Laurel also makes a superb specimen shrub, where you can appreciate the upright spikes of white flowers in spring, which attract pollinating insects. Coping well with full sun or heavy shade, Prunus laurocerasus 'Etna' is a versatile and low maintenance shrub for any garden and has been awarded an RHS AGM. Height: 2.5m (8'). Spread: 2m (6.5').

Plant Size Height Up to 250cm (99in)
Spread Up to 200cm (79in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Ideal For hedgeslow maintenance gardenwildlife gardenswoodland garden

Position In full sunsun or semi shadedappled shade

Codes
2 x 3.5 Litre Potted Plants (T58251P)
1 x 3.6 Litre Potted Plant (68168)

Plant Cherry Laurel in full sun or semi shade, in any fertile, well drained garden soil except for shallow chalky soils. Add plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost prior to planting to improve heavy clay or light sandy soils.

Water Prunus plants regularly until fully established. Prune Cherry Laurel in late spring after flowering to remove any damaged or misplaced shoots and contain the plant within its allotted space.

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