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How quickly do laurel bushes grow?
Laurel, Common – fast growing – 30/60cm per year.
How far apart should I plant laurel hedging?
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.
What is the fastest growing laurel bush?
For a classic, evergreen hedge, Cherry Laurel is our most popular species. Golden Leylandii offers the same great features as a traditional Leylandii hedge; evergreen foliage, a dense habit great for screening and a very fast growth rate of 60+ cm per year, but with the addition of attractive golden foliage.
What can I plant under a laurel hedge?
Foxgloves, bluebells and ferns grow under mine – I’ve not had much success with anything else though! The dead nettles are usefull in dry shade, they have quite long roots and send them deep down for a bit of moisture.
How long does it take for a laurel hedge to grow?
If you can afford this form of laurel hedge, you should go for them. How long does laurel hedging take to grow. Quick growing, you can expect your laurels to put on around 40-60 cm each season. Feed them harder and you can get more like 90cm so it’s especially good if you want to see results quickly.
How much does a laurel plant grow per year?
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. You can see more about how fast laurel grows here. There are many tips and tricks that can be used to make laurel grow faster and encourage laurel growth.
What kind of hedge plants are fast growing?
Fast growing hedge plants – what are my options? 1 Cherry Laurel. One of the most popular choices for privacy hedging, the cherry laurel is extremely fast growing. Also known as common laurel, this 2 Bay Laurel. 3 Privet. 4 Leylandii. 5 Bamboo.
Can a laurel tree be cut back for a new hedge?
Laurel can be trimmed or pruned to the height you require and, if it grows too big, it can be cut back as hard as you like – right back to the stump if necessary – and it will re-grow quickly into a new hedge. Laurel will grow in most soils in full sun or heavy shade,…