The Prunus laurocerasus ‘Rotundifolia’ Instant Hedge, also known as Cherry Laurel, is a fast-growing, broadleaf evergreen hedging solution offering immediate privacy, sound dampening, and year-round greenery. Supplied by Green-tech in 1-metre troughs with 5 healthy plants per unit, each hedge stands at an impressive 80–100cm with 20–25cm root balls, ready for instant planting.
Loved for its large, glossy green leaves, robust structure, and dense habit, this hardy hedge is a popular choice for screening roadsides, gardens, housing developments, and commercial spaces. It thrives in challenging conditions—including shade and pollution—making it a reliable choice for diverse projects across the UK.
Green-tech’s pre-grown instant trough hedges allow landscapers, councils, and property owners to establish living boundaries quickly and efficiently, cutting down on time, labour, and future maintenance costs.
Features and Benefits
Evergreen Privacy Screen: Thick, glossy foliage for year-round cover and noise reduction.
Fast Establishing: Supplied in pre-planted 1m troughs for minimal setup time.
Hardy & Versatile: Tolerates poor soils, urban pollution, and shade.
Robust Growth: Great for large boundaries and perimeter screening.
Low Maintenance: Only requires light trimming once or twice per year.
Applications
Perimeter screening for housing estates
Garden privacy hedges
Roadside and commercial boundary planting
Public parks and urban green space division
Acoustic and visual barrier planting
Specification
Pack Size: 5 plants per 1m trough
Trough Length: 1 metre
Plant Height: 80–100cm
Root Ball Size: 20–25cm
Growth Habit: Upright, fast-growing, evergreen
Leaf Type: Large, ovate, glossy green leaves
Seasonal Availability: Year-round, with seasonal variation in appearance
Planting and Aftercare Instructions
Planting Steps:
Prepare a trench twice the width and depth of the root balls.
Remove plants from trough carefully and place evenly spaced in the trench.
Backfill using enriched topsoil and firm in gently.
Water well after planting and regularly during establishment.
Aftercare Tips:
Keep well-watered for the first 12–24 months, particularly in dry spells.
Trim annually in spring or late summer to maintain shape.
Tolerates hard pruning if rejuvenation is required.
Best in fertile, well-drained soils; adaptable to most conditions.
Important Notes & Customer Responsibility
These instant hedges are natural living plants, and as such, their appearance will vary seasonally.
Winter: Expect some leaf loss in deciduous varieties and reduced foliage density as plants enter dormancy. This is a natural part of their life cycle and does not indicate poor health.
Spring and Summer: With warmer temperatures, hedges will regrow leaves and fill out, displaying vibrant, dense foliage as they actively grow.
Watering and aftercare are critical for successful establishment and long-term growth. Insufficient watering, especially during dry spells or immediately after planting, can affect plant health and development. Proper aftercare includes:
Regular watering, especially during the first year
Applying a suitable fertiliser or hedge feed in early spring and mid-summer to promote healthy growth
Occasional pruning to maintain shape and encourage density
Because these are living plants that respond to environmental conditions, Green-tech cannot accept returns once the plants have been delivered.
Our instant hedges provide an immediate, effective solution for screening, privacy, and boundary definition. While they offer instant coverage, please remember they are still maturing and will continue to fill out and strengthen over time with proper care. Delivery Information
All instant hedge orders are delivered on pallets via heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). To ensure a smooth delivery, please carefully review and prepare for the following:
Pallet Delivery: Your hedge will arrive on a pallet transported by an HGV.
Access Requirements: It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure there is adequate access for the delivery vehicle. This includes:
A flat, level, and hard-standing surface suitable for offloading the pallet
Sufficient space for the HGV to manoeuvre safely near the delivery point
Domestic Deliveries: For residential addresses, the delivery vehicle will have a tail-lift to assist with unloading where possible. However, tail-lift offloading cannot be guaranteed for all locations. Customers may need to unload the pallet manually (handballing) or arrange for a forklift or assistance on-site.
Delivery Address: Please ensure the delivery address provided can accommodate an HGV, and any necessary permissions or arrangements for access are in place (e.g., notifying property management or neighbours if needed).
If you have specific delivery requirements or concerns, please contact Green-tech ahead of ordering. We are happy to advise and assist to help your delivery go smoothly. Please Note:
This product is dispatched directly from our trusted supplier’s warehouse. While we aim to keep product availability as accurate as possible, we do not have live stock control for these items. Availability is subject to change, and delivery can take up to 15 working days, depending on stock levels at the time of order.
Tracking information will be provided where available, but please note this is dependent on the supplier’s shipping process. If you have any questions about lead times or delivery, our team is happy to help before you place your order.

Feature Specification
Species Prunus laurocerasus ‘Rotundifolia’ (Cherry Laurel)
Number of Plants 5 per 1m trough
Plant Height 80–100 cm
Root Ball Size 20–25 cm diameter
Growth Form Dense, upright, evergreen
Leaf Size & Type Large, glossy green, ovate leaves
Soil Preference Most soils, well-drained
Light Requirement Full sun to full shade
Delivery Season Year-round (subject to stock)
Packaging 1-metre trough
Ideal Uses Privacy hedge, noise barrier, garden boundary