How fast does laurel Etna grow?
20-40cm With an average growth rate, Prunus Etna will achieve 20-40cm of growth a year. Laurel Etna is ideal for hedges of 1.5-2.5 metres in height.
How wide does laurel Etna grow?
10cm to 2.5m They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements. From small 2L shrubs to large 15L extra tall hedging, there will be a pot grown plant for any garden type.
Is Prunus laurocerasus invasive?
It has become naturalised widely. In some regions (such as the United Kingdom and the Pacific Northwest of North America), this species can be an invasive plant. Its rapid growth, coupled with its evergreen habit and its tolerance of drought and shade, often allow it to out-compete and kill off native plant species.
Is Prunus laurocerasus fast growing?
Cherry Laurel hedging has a relatively fast growth rate of around 30 – 60cm per year, making it an economical way to achieve height. In fact, Cherry Laurel can easily grow to between 20 – 30ft high over time, but it is easy to maintain to a lower height.
How high do laurels grow?
Prunus laurocerasus hedges can reach a height of up to 5 metres at full maturity, so are useful to grow along a boundary as a dividing element.
How long does laurel take to establish?
Depending on the species, laurel hedges grow between 15-60cm per year, but if your laurel isn't growing quick enough for your garden, there are some ways you can speed up the process. You can see more about how fast laurel grows here.
Is Laurel Etna poisonous?
ALL parts (leaves, berries etc.) of all Laurels, apart from Bay Laurel, are poisonous to livestock and animals. We have had no reports of children or pets being affected by the foliage of these hedging plants; in our experience they hold no real attraction, however it is best to avoid planting next to livestock.