Prunus Laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia' (Laurel)

£11.99

Position: full sun, partial shade or shade
Soil: moist but well-drained soil, except shallow chalk
Rate of growth: fast-growing
Flowering period: April
Flower colour: white
Other features: a very versatile hedging shrub
Hardiness: fully hardy
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Dense, bushy, evergreen shrub with large glossy, dark green leaves. It makes an excellent hedging plant, and can cope with deep shade under trees was well as full sun. Small white flowers are produced on spikes in mid-spring, followed by cherry red berries which are harmful if eaten.Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Prune in either spring or summer. Mature plants can tolerate hard pruning in spring, cutting back to the old wood.

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