cherry laurel

The cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) should be watered deeply approximately once every 7-10 days. If the lawn is established (over 1 year old), it typically only needs to be watered once every 2 weeks. When watering, the soil should be soaked to a depth of 12-18 inches. In hot, dry weather, the cherry laurel may need to be watered more frequently.

Cherry laurel is a species of evergreen shrub that performs best when exposed to direct sunlight for at least 6 hours each day. During the warm months of the year, when the days are longest, the plant thrives on exposure to full sunlight all day long. During the cooler months of the year, when the days are shorter, direct sunlight is best for a few hours in the morning or late afternoon. If exposed to too much shade, the foliage of cherry laurel will become yellow and sparse, which can make the plant look unattractive.

Cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) should ideally be pruned in late winter or early spring before any new growth appears. Pruning should be done carefully with pruning shears or a sharp pair of loppers to remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches and to shape the shrub. Primary branches should be reduced by about 1-third. When shaping the shrub, do not create a tight, rounded form, as this can cause excessive growth and lead to the formation of weak shoots and splitting of branches. Instead, aim to open up the centre of the shrub, cutting branches back to an outward-facing bud. Prune more aggressively in the first 2 or 3 years after planting if necessary, but thereafter try to restrict yourself to light pruning.