Cherry laurel caucasica: profile & purchase

The cherry laurel 'Caucasica' is extremely fast-growing and therefore forms an evergreen hedge in no time at all, which protects you from prying eyes.

The Caucasian cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Caucasica') is one of the most popular cherry laurel varieties in German gardens. No wonder - it is not only ideal as a hedge plant, but also as a solitary plant or for group planting. Its wide range of uses, coupled with its extraordinarily good frost hardiness and its attractive, rich green leaves, make it a true gem among the evergreen garden dwellers, which is also suitable for small gardens suitable.

This variety of cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is native to the Asian Mediterranean region in the warm-humid region between the Caucasus and the Black Sea. With a growth of up to 40 centimeters a year, it is one of the fastest growing varieties. Therefore, it also forms an opaque, straight hedge incredibly quickly, which ensures privacy against prying eyes all year round. Overall growth heights of 3.5 meters are achieved. The growth width is only 1.3 meters, so you can find a place for this attractive and robust plant in rather small and narrow gardens.

Varietal Characteristics of Cherry Laurel Caucasica

Due to its strong, competitive root system, the cherry laurel can be brought wonderfully into the company of other plants. For hedge planting, you should plant two to three specimens per meter. Although the extreme growth has enormous advantages, especially at the beginning, in order to keep the growth under control, you should ideally cut back the cherry laurel twice a year. However, the variety tolerates this without any problems, because it is extremely tolerant of pruning. How to at Cut cherry laurel You can find out exactly how to do this in this article.

Otherwise, the cherry laurel is very easy to care for. Even frosty sub-zero temperatures in winter do not bother the evergreen shrub. The large, narrow leaves with their elliptical shape are usually not damaged. Your hedge will shine in rich dark green all year round.

From May to June, the bright white flowers also appear, forming upright inflorescences in the form of grapes. However, the fragrant flowers only appear for the first time after a few years. In addition, the cherry laurel 'Caucasica' is not choosy when it comes to location. Sun or shade - the growth miracle simply thrives everywhere. He feels most comfortable in heavier, loamy soils, but also makes do with larger amounts of sand.

tip: If you want to do something good for your cherry laurel, improve the soil before planting with a nutrient-rich organic soil like our peat-free Plantura organic universal soil on.

Buying cherry laurel Caucasica: What should you watch out for?

In general, when buying a cherry laurel, you should make sure that the plant looks healthy and that the conditions in which it was stored are good. If the plants are in the blazing sun, in water or dry, you should better keep your hands off the specimens on offer. Before you buy a 'Caucasica' cherry laurel, make sure that the plant's location requirements are met. The main thing to remember about this strain is its rapid growth. Also check if there isn't a cherry laurel variety that is better suited for you and your garden.

Here you can get more information about others cherry laurel varieties read.

Recommended sources of supply for cherry laurel caucasica

Since this variant is one of the standard varieties, you should have no problem finding specimens of this cherry laurel in hardware stores, garden centers or nurseries. These usually also have an internet presence and a delivery trade.

Otherwise you will also find a few selected ones here Sources of supply for cherry laurel plants.