Large evergreen cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus ‘Rotundifolia’) lifted with a ball of soil, from 3ft to 7ft, for an instant, mature privacy hedge. Hedging.ie is DAFM-registered, and we deliver free anywhere in Ireland, including Northern Ireland.
Root-Balled Laurel Hedging (Prunus laurocerasus ‘Rotundifolia’)
Price range: €35.00 through €800.00
🚚 FREE 32 county delivery
🌱 DAFM-registered
🇮🇪 Irish-Grown & Climate Tough
Description
Root-balled laurel hedging for an instant screen
Root-balled cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus ‘Rotundifolia’) gives you a tall, full evergreen hedge from day one. Our plants range from 3ft to 7ft, and are lifted with a ball of soil around the roots, so they establish well when planted at the right time. It is the quickest way to screen a boundary, hide a view or add privacy without waiting several years for smaller plants to grow. Hedging.ie is DAFM-registered, trading since 2011, and our laurel is sourced from trusted Irish growers.
Root-balled laurel at a glance
- Evergreen: glossy dark green leaves all year
- Sizes: 3-4ft, 4-5ft, 5-6ft and 6-7ft
- Planting season: autumn to early spring, avoiding frozen or waterlogged ground
- Growth rate: 12-24 inches (30-60cm) a year once established
- Spacing: 2 plants per yard for 4ft+ plants
- Position: full sun or shade
- Soil: most soils, but avoid waterlogged ground
- Delivery: free across Ireland and Northern Ireland
Root-balled, potted or bare root laurel?
- Root-balled (this page): large plants, 3ft to 7ft, for instant height and privacy.
- Potted laurel: smaller plants from 1ft to 3ft+ that can be planted all year, best for gaps and smaller hedges.
- Bare root laurel: the lowest price per plant, lifted while dormant from November to March, best for long hedges where a smaller starting size is fine.
How to plant root-balled laurel
Dig a hole about twice the width of the root ball and no deeper, and set the plant so the top of the root ball is level with the soil. Keep the root ball intact, remove any plastic or non-biodegradable wrap and loosen natural hessian at the top, backfill with soil and water well. Stake taller plants in exposed sites. Water regularly in dry spells during the first year. Plant soon after delivery so the root ball doesn’t dry out, and don’t plant into frozen or waterlogged ground.
Handling large plants
Root-balled plants are heavy. The larger sizes need two people, or a trolley, to move safely. Please make sure someone can receive the delivery and tell us about any access issues, such as narrow lanes or steps.
How fast will laurel grow?
Laurel grows roughly 12 to 24 inches (30 to 60cm) a year once established, fastest with regular watering in the first year. Larger plants start tall, so you may only need to trim rather than wait for height.
Pruning and maintenance
Trim laurel with secateurs, not hedge trimmers, so the large leaves aren’t cut in half and left brown at the edges. Prune in late spring to early summer, and lightly again in late summer. Remove weak or damaged growth, and feed in spring if growth is slow.
Delivery
Free delivery across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Please inspect your order on delivery and contact us if there is a problem.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
- What does root-balled mean? Root-balled plants are lifted from the ground with a ball of soil around the roots,. This protects the roots and lets larger plants be moved and replanted successfully.
- When is the best time to plant root-balled laurel? Root-balled laurel is best planted autumn to early spring, avoiding frozen or waterlogged ground. Plant soon after delivery so the root ball doesn’t dry out.
- How many root-balled laurel plants do I need per metre or yard? plant about 2 per yard for plants of 4ft and above.Measure the length of your hedge and multiply by the number per yard or metre.
- What is the difference between root-balled, potted and bare root laurel? Root-balled laurel is a larger plant, from 3ft to 7ft, lifted with a ball of soil for an instant hedge. Potted laurel is smaller and can be planted all year. Bare root laurel is lifted while dormant from November to March and costs the least per plant.
- How fast does a laurel hedge grow? Laurel grows roughly 12 to 24 inches (30 to 60cm) a year once established, fastest with regular watering in the first year.
- How do I look after a newly planted root-balled laurel? Water well after planting and regularly in dry spells during the first year, keep the base weed free, and stake taller plants on exposed sites. Feed in spring if growth is slow.
- Do you deliver large laurel to Northern Ireland? Yes. We deliver free across Ireland, including Northern Ireland.
Additional information
| Size | 3-4 ft Laurel Hedging Root Balled, 4-5 ft Laurel Hedging Root Balled, 5-6 ft Laurel Hedging Root Balled, 6-7 ft Laurel Hedging Root Balled |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | 12 – 24 inches |
| Hardiness | Very Hardy |
| Soil Conditions | Most Soil Types |
| Spacing | 3 to a Yard |
| Maintenance | Early Summer, Prune Once a Year: Late Spring |
| Quantity | Batch of 50, Batch of 100, Individual Plant, Buy 10 & Save €€€! |
