As of: March 14, 2024, 11:50 p.m
By: Andrea Stettner
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In order for the cherry laurel hedge to grow vigorously and form dense foliage, the right care measures are required.
Cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is probably one of the most popular hedge plants in new development areas.
The cherry laurel, as cherry laurel is also called, is controversial among conservationists, but it also offers some advantages.
Its pretty, evergreen leaves form a fast-growing privacy screen, and it is also particularly easy to care for.
To ensure that the hedge plant also grows densely in the lower area, you should pay attention to a few things when cutting.
Cherry laurel hedge: Pruning in spring allows it to sprout vigorously
Cherry laurel hedges are very popular with hobby gardeners.
In order for them to grow vigorously, they need the right cut.
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Spring is the best time to cut the cherry laurel for the first time.
According to gartenjournal.net
, this occurs
when the white flower umbels have just faded.
As a rule, this is enough to stimulate new growth and keep the shrub in shape.
To ensure that the plant grows nice and dense, proceed as follows:
After flowering, cut back all new growth by half.
The cut should point outwards.
Always cut two centimeters above a pair of leaves and above an outward-facing eye.
Taper the cherry laurel hedge upwards - this will allow more light to reach the interior.
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Thin out older cherry laurel bushes
If the bushes are older and are becoming increasingly bare, thin out the interior in July or August.
This causes new branches to grow again and the tree is rejuvenated without having to be completely trimmed.
In any case, you can only set hedges on sticks and cut them back heavily at a certain time of the year - otherwise you risk a hefty fine.
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Hand hedge trimmers are the best choice for cutting
According to Plantura magazine
, to cut the cherry laurel, it is
advisable to use one
Use hand hedge trimmers instead of the motorized version.
And for good reason: with hand hedge trimmers you can cut more carefully and there is less chance of injuring the large leaves.
Brown cut edges are also avoided.
By the way, cherry laurel will be banned in Switzerland from September 2024 - is that also conceivable in Germany?