-
Prunus laurocerasus 'Zimmerman'
PreorderRegular price $7239Unit price /Unavailable -
-
Prunus lusitanica
Sold outUp to 16% offSale price From $3957 Regular price $4719Unit price /Unavailable -
-
Chestnut Hill Cherry Laurel Bushes
Prunus laurocerasus 'Chestnut Hill'
Sold outUp to 6% offSale price From $4240 Regular price $4516Unit price /Unavailable
Cherry Laurel has been used worldwide since the Middle Ages. Colonialists in the fledgling United States also used these shrubs to edge property borders! Many of which are native to the US or hardy new cultivars that handle USDA planting zones 5 to 10.
There are currently eighty known varieties of Laurel bushes, and they sport glossy deep green foliage of Laurel hedges that show off spectacular contrast to the profuse white or pink blooms in the summer months.
These flowers are often extremely sweetly scented and bring in pollinators, even flowering very well in the shade! These are gorgeous broadleaf evergreen shrubs with elegant, dark green lance-shaped leaves that look great all year long!
Cherry Laurels are tolerant of alkaline soils, dry and poor soils, and pollution, and handle heavy pruning. Deer even seldom bothers these shrubs!
Check Out These Great Laurel Varieties
Cherry Laurel, also known as English Laurel (Prunus) are very sweet panicles of white flowers, these members of the fruiting shrub and tree family Prunus, like Plums, Cherries, Peaches, Nectarines, and Apricots, Cherry Laurel has small cherry-like black fruit when a pollinator is nearby in the autumn. These fruits are very astringent for humans to eat, but birds snap them up readily!
- Chestnut Hill - A four-foot tall and wide shrub with panicles of creamy white blooms
- Otto Luyken Laurel - A small yet wide-spreading evergreen with polished green foliage
- Compact Carolina Cherry Laurel - grows into a 10-foot-tall dense shrub
- Zimmerman Cherry Laurel - a tiny petite dwarf Cherry Laurel that is hardy to zone 5!
- Cherry Laurel - the largest Laurel shrub available 10 - 12 feet tall!
How To Use Laurel Bushes In Your Garden
Laurel are an excellent addition to any landscape and looks best in its natural woodland settings and as an understory shrub in the dappled shade. They are used by rural and urban gardeners alike!
A Laurel hedge can make wonderful backdrop plants and provide interest year-round and are therefore often grown as privacy and screening. Which is especially private because the luxuriant growth is lush all the way to the ground!
Laurel will make an excellent living fence because of the dense nature of the foliage and wood makes a natural sound barrier that is great at blocking storms and wind.
Must-haves for wildlife lovers, the dense foliage and fruit bring in the birds!
Caring For Laurel Bushes
Browse only for the Laurel Bushes for your Planting Zone using our USDA zone filters, choose sun exposure levels, narrow the options by height, and more!
Not related to Bay Laurel (Laurus), or Mountain Laurel (Kalmia), most Cherry Laurels are native to America and can grow in nearly any combination of well-drained soil and sun level. Preferring more sun in cool climates, and more shade in warmer areas.
Cherry Laurels thrive in slightly deep, fertile, moist, humusy soil, yet tolerate poor, sandy, or clay soils. Water deeply, and regularly in the first growing season to establish the root system, but once established, reduce watering frequency. Established plants can tolerate dry shade.
Get your new Cherry Laurel Bushes off on the right foot with these simple tips, planting advice in our #ProPlantTips, and with Nature Hills Root Booster!
- Ensure the proper amount of shade/sun
- These shrubs do best in well-drained soil.
- Create raised gardens or berms if you have poor drainage.
- Provide a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch over the root system
- Check out the Plants Description for pruning and other care requirements
- Water new plants regularly using the Finger Test to help them get established
Are Cherry Laurel Bushes Good For Wildlife?
The evergreen nature of Laurel hedges will give winter protection for many local birds and small mammals all year round.
Thrushes and Blackbirds are fond of building nests inside Laurel hedges!
Why Order Cherry Laurel Bushes From NatureHills.com?
Family-owned and operated since 2001, Nature Hills Nursery prides itself on meeting the needs of customers with an ever-growing collection of online plants backed by our product guarantee and protected by Plant Sentry™.
All of our Laurel Bushes are delivered safely to your home with instructions for planting, care, and maintenance, so you can order knowing you'll have exactly what you need! Plus plenty more information in our #ProPlantTips Garden Blog for extra support and inspiration!
FAQ's for Buying Laurel Bushes Online
What are Cherry Laurel bushes used for in landscaping?
What are Cherry Laurel bushes used for in landscaping?
Cherry Laurel bushes are popular for creating lush, year-round privacy hedges, sound barriers, and living fences. With their dense, glossy evergreen foliage and fragrant white or pink blooms, Cherry Laurels also make beautiful foundation plants, backdrops, and wildlife-friendly shrubs that provide shelter and food for birds.
Are Cherry Laurel shrubs easy to grow and maintain?
Are Cherry Laurel shrubs easy to grow and maintain?
Yes! Cherry Laurels are low-maintenance, drought-tolerant shrubs once established. They thrive in a wide range of soil types including clay, sandy, and alkaline soils. These resilient plants tolerate shade or sun, heavy pruning, and even urban pollution, making them ideal for busy gardeners and challenging locations.
Do Cherry Laurel bushes bloom, and are they fragrant?
Do Cherry Laurel bushes bloom, and are they fragrant?
Absolutely! Most Cherry Laurel varieties produce clusters of sweetly scented white or pink flowers in late spring to early summer. The blooms are not only beautiful but also attract pollinators. Some cultivars bloom even in shaded areas, adding fragrance and color where many other plants won’t thrive.
Which Cherry Laurel variety is best for small spaces?
Which Cherry Laurel variety is best for small spaces?
If you're planting in a smaller space, compact varieties like the Otto Luyken Laurel, Chestnut Hill, or Zimmerman Cherry Laurel are great choices. These dwarf or slow-growing Cherry Laurels stay neat and manageable while still offering the benefits of dense foliage and seasonal blooms.
Are Cherry Laurels good for wildlife and pollinators?
Are Cherry Laurels good for wildlife and pollinators?
Yes! Cherry Laurels are fantastic wildlife-friendly shrubs. The dense evergreen foliage offers year-round cover for birds like thrushes and blackbirds, and the sweet spring flowers draw in bees and other beneficial insects. Their small, black fruit is a favorite treat for birds in the fall.