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Prunus, known commonly as laurel plants, are delightful evergreen shrubs that make fantastic hedging plants. The ovate leaves can be dark or bright green and are thick and glossy to the touch. Some varieties have variegated leaves which add an extra splash of colour in a winter garden.
These shrubs are easy to grow and will do well in any moist but well-drained soil.
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Laurus nobilis
Bay Laurel
Common Name: Bay LaurelLatin Name: Laurus nobilisSoil: Any free drainingPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Half-hardy, needs sheltering from strong windsFlowering period: Early summerFlowering colour: Pale yellowEventual height/spread after 20 years: 4-5m/3mThe Laurus nobilis is a handsome evergreen shrub or small tree. It features aromatic waxy green leaves, which are often used in cookery. Small clusters of creamy yellow flowers appear in early summer. The ‘Bay Laurel’ is perfect for screening; it is also used as part of herb garden or alongside roses to add structure to a border. This Laurel has been cultivated since the beginning of recorded history and was a key symbol of mythological history too. The Greek and Roman scholars are always depicted as wearing a wreath on the head which is made from bay leaves.
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Prunus Etna
Laurel
Common Name: LaurelLatin Name: Prunus laurocerasus 'Etna'Soil: moist but well-drained soil, except shallow chalkPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m x 2mSpecial features: Coppery coloured young shoots, deep violet berries.A variety of laurel with the additional attraction that all the young foliage is bronzy-orange contrasting well with the glossy dark green mature leaves. Many spikes of scented white flowers in spring. More compact than Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia' and thrives in sun or shade. Very dense habit.
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Prunus lusitanica
Portugal Laurel
Common Name: Portugal LaurelLatin Name: Prunus lusitanicaSoil: moist but well-drained soil, except shallow chalkPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April/white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 10m x 8mSpecial features: Dark green, lustrous elegant leaves.A handsome plant that has presence and dignity. It is conical in shape with dark green, lustrous elegant leaves. There are white flowers in slender upright racemes in early summer but it is primarily grown for its strong shape. There are dark purple-black fruits in autumn. This can be grown as a specimen shrub or used to create an attractive formal hedge.
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Prunus Marbled White
Varigated Laurel
Common Name: LaurelLatin Name: Prunus laurocerasus 'Marbled White'Soil: moist but well-drained soil, except shallow chalkPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 4m x 4mSpecial features: Green and grey-green leaves blotched with cream.Dense evergreen with large, green leathery leaves with conspicuous white markings, giving them an unusual and very attractive marbled appearance. The variegation is held well in the shade. Makes an excellent thick hedge, or it can be used as a specimen shrub. In spring it produces spikes of fragrant white flowers.
Prunus Rotundifolia
Laurel
Common Name: LaurelLatin Name: Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia'Soil: moist but well-drained soil, except shallow chalkPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April/white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Tough evergreen shrub suitable for hedging and windbreaks.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.
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