Prunus laurocerasus (Common Laurel)

Type	Tree, Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Hedging & Screening, Evergreen, Flowering
Form	Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size	Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours	White Flowers (Summer early), Green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very Hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth	Fast Growing Plant
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Prunus laurocerasus cultivation notes: Laurel will flourish on most soils other than shallow chalk. Coping with full sun or shade and growing almost to fast, your problem will be endless pruning, which can be brutal on overgrown specimens.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Fruit / berry producing; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Suitable for hedging or topiary; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Suitable for planting in full shade.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive top growth.