Cherry Laurel Bush
Prunus laurocerasus
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Cherry Laurel Bush highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 6-9
Glossy Garden Showpiece Cherry Laurel
In your right to pursue happiness, we believe what you do in your own backyard should be your business. Take a look at the glossy Cherry Laurel Bush (Prunus laurocerasus) as a beautiful option to help shield prying eyes.
Softer in appearance than other hedges, Cherry Laurel has been used worldwide since the Middle Ages. Colonialists in the fledgling United States also used it to edge property borders.
Bedecked with thick, glossy broadleaf evergreen foliage, it handles shearing like a champ. Cherry Laurel makes it easy to try your hand at topiary, or other formal pruning techniques! Some choose to let their hedge grow out naturally. Why not enjoy the full display of striking fragrant white flower racemes?
Butterflies will come to call on the nectar-rich blooms. Over the season, they morph into cherry-shaped fruits that are adored by birds. This shrub should not be confused with Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis).
How to Use Cherry Laurel in the Landscape
Keep this lovely shrub as a single specimen to provide a stylish cover just where you need it. Or add several in a row for an effective screen. Cherry Laurel thrives under harsh conditions and grows into a lovely backdrop that requires little care. It's wildly useful as a windbreak to protect against strong breezes but also helps hide a messy neighbor with a debonair aplomb.
Trim them as low as you'd like. With gleaming, lance-shaped foliage, Cherry Laurel adds a classic look wherever you place them! These are fast-growing broadleaved evergreens that can handle partial shade. They also tolerate salt spray, so can be used on the Coast or along highways or busy streets!
For a solid hedge in the shortest amount of time, plant them four feet apart on center. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next. You can also stagger a double row if you want to establish a living fence...yesterday! Line the fence outside your pool deck and splish-splash without a care in the world.
Maximize your outdoor living space with a thoughtful series of Garden Rooms. Plant a three-sided square and add a long outdoor table for dinner under the stars. If you can, why not give yourself a personal getaway destination at the same time? Extend a portion of the hedge into a private cove...then sling up a hammock stand.
Another way to enjoy both sides of a Cherry Laurel hedge is to include a Butterfly Garden on the sunny side. The butterflies will be thrilled with additional nectar options to choose from.
Cherry Laurels make an incredible garden feature when placed along your property line. Living fences cost far less than other alternatives, especially on large properties. They look better, too! Their luxuriant foliage will even muffle the discordant sounds of traffic...and they will be fine even if a slushy splash of road salt hits them.
- Lovely Shiny, Dark Green Leaves
- Fast Growing Broadleaf Evergreen
- Showy, Fragrant White Flowers
- Bird-Friendly Living Fence
- Red Fruits Ripen to Blue-Black by Fall to Feed Birds
- Upright, Spreading Broad-Leaved Evergreen
- Exceptional Privacy Screen or Specimen
#ProPlantTips for Care
Plant them in either full sun or partial shade. They require at least four hours of direct sunlight a day to flower. Well-drained soils keep Cherry Laurel happy and healthy. Elevate your shrubs if you have heavy, clay soils that stay sopping wet for a long time after it rains.
During the first season, apply a regular schedule of water as their root systems get established. After that, give supplemental water during long dry spells.
Protect your investment with Nature Hills Root Booster. Our growers recommend the symbiotic ingredients that support the tiny feeder roots over the entire life of your new shrub.
After the scented white flowers are finished for the growing season, prune your formal hedge. Ensure the top of the hedge is trimmed more narrowly than the base for sunlight penetration.
- Full Sun & Tolerates Partial Shade
- Slightly Acidic Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Prune After Flowering
- Occasional Salt Spray Won't Bother It
However, it certainly does give your landscape a polished, professional look. Order Cherry Laurel shrubs from Nature Hills today! Be sure to order enough Cherry Laurel to complete your project. These high-quality shrubs sell out quickly!
