Known for being hardy, the Laurel hedge thrives in most conditions and is highly tolerant. It is an easy to grow and easily maintainable hedge which attracts a lot of wildlife. The Laurel hedge is a popular choice for those looking for an attractive and low maintenance garden hedge.
The Laurel hedge is also known as the Cherry Laurel, English Laurel or Common Laurel. It is an evergreen shrub that can grow to a height of 20 metres (66 feet) and a width of 10 metres (33 feet). The leaves are dark green and glossy, and the flowers are white. The Laurel hedge is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa.
The Laurel hedge is a popular choice for gardeners because it is low maintenance and easy to grow. It is also tolerant of most conditions, including poor soil, shade and wind. The Laurel hedge does not require much pruning, and if it is pruned regularly it will stay compact and dense.
If you are looking for a low maintenance hedge for your garden, the Laurel hedge is a great choice. It is also an attractive hedge that will attract a lot of wildlife to your garden.
There a three species of the Laurel hedge:
- Prunus Laurocerasus Rotundifolia
- Prunus Laurocerasus Novita
- Prunus Laurocerasus Caucasica
One of the main advantages of these hedges is that it requires little to no care and will maintain their evergreen color throughout the year. This is one of the reasons why laurel hedges are great hedges.