The right time for the topiary
Trees that have been cut into shape should only be pruned moderately, but several times a year. As a result, they require a little more maintenance, but this is offset by the extraordinary appearance. At least three times a year you should cut the cherry laurel in shape:
- Create the desired shape for the first cut.
- This pruning should ideally take place directly after the Blossom.
- You should plan a second corrective pruning for vigorous cultivars in July.
- You can make a third cut in late August or early September.
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From the beginning of October there is no more pruning so that the shoots can lignify enough and do not freeze back too much in winter.
The correct approach to topiary
The cherry laurel also tolerates extreme prunings well and usually recovers from them in a short time. Nevertheless, there are a few points to consider so that the wood does not suffer too much when cutting into shape:
- Never cut in strong sunshine as the UV radiation causes sunburn on the leaves.
- Use very sharp cutting tools and disinfect them before cutting.
- Always trim the cherry laurel from the inside out and from top to bottom.
- With the first cut, always cut into the healthy wood of the previous year so that the wood is richly branched and grows back densely.
Suitable varieties
Not all types of laurel cherry can be cut into shape equally well. For spherical or conical shapes, consider varieties like the Cherry laurel Etna choose that are roughly as tall as they are wide. Fast-growing laurel cherries such as Caucasica better.
Tips & Tricks
Take your time for these creative maintenance measures and carefully prune the shrub. In the first step, work out the rough basic shape and correct it by cutting the tree into shape a second time.
