Cherry Laurel Bare Root for Sale | Grasslands Nursery

Transform your garden with Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) bare root plants, available now at Grasslands Nursery. Cherry Laurel is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub, ideal for hedging and providing year-round privacy in UK gardens. Known for its dense, glossy, dark green foliage, it creates a lush screen, perfect for windbreaks, boundaries, or formal hedges.

Key Features:

• Fast-growing: Achieves up to 30-60cm of growth per year, making it an excellent choice for those needing quick privacy.
• Hardy & Evergreen: Retains its leaves year-round, providing consistent coverage even in winter.
• Low-maintenance: Tolerates regular pruning, shaping, and thrives in a variety of soils, including clay and chalky conditions.
• Size: Can grow up to 3-4 metres tall if left untrimmed, making it suitable for tall hedges or screening.

Growing Conditions:

• Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
• Soil: Tolerant of most soil types, prefers well-drained, moist soil for optimal growth.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK, tolerating cold winters.

Perfect for:

• Creating privacy hedges.
• Windbreaks and boundaries.
• Formal garden designs.

Purchase Cherry Laurel bare root plants from Grasslands Nursery and enjoy fast delivery across the UK.

Pros:

1. Cost-Effective: Bare root plants are generally cheaper than potted plants.
2. Variety: Greater selection of species available.
3. Establishment: Often establish quickly in the garden.

Cons:

1. Timing: Must be planted during the dormant season (late autumn to early spring).
2. Initial Care: Require careful handling and timely planting.

Preparation for Planting:

1. Soak Roots: Immerse the roots in water for a few hours before planting to rehydrate them.
2. Inspect: Trim any damaged roots with clean, sharp scissors.
3. Dig Hole: Ensure the hole is wide enough to spread roots out without bending them.
4. Consider Cutting back: Cutting back by up to 1/3, especially on taller plants will reduce possible losses and improve plant establishment.

Planting Process:

1. Plant Depth: Plant at the same depth they were grown in the nursery, indicated by the soil mark on the stem.
2. Fill Hole: Backfill with soil, ensuring no air pockets around the roots.
3. Water: Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil around the roots.

Possibility of Losses:

• Adjustment Period: Some plants may not survive the transition due to transplant shock or poor initial care.
• Mitigation: Proper planting techniques and aftercare, like regular watering and mulching, can reduce losses.

Aftercare Tips:

1. Watering: Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged during the establishment period.
2. Mulching: Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
3. Protection: Protect young plants from extreme weather and pests.

Bare root planting is a straightforward, economical way to enhance your garden, provided you follow these essential steps to ensure successful establishment.

Full Guide to planting bare root can be found here

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Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.