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Lush Privacy Exploring the Beauty and Benefits of Laurel Hedges

In the world of landscaping, privacy is a precious commodity, and laurel hedges offer an elegant solution. With their dense foliage and year-round greenery, laurels provide both visual screening and a natural barrier against external disturbances. Among the diverse array of laurel species, English, Schip, and Portuguese laurels stand out for their exceptional qualities, making them the preferred choice for discerning gardeners seeking to create private outdoor sanctuaries.<br><br>

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Lush Privacy Exploring the Beauty and Benefits of Laurel Hedges

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  1. laurel hedge

  2. Introduction In the realm of landscaping, the quest for privacy often leads to the verdant embrace of laurel hedges. Prized for their evergreen foliage and dense growth, laurels stand as stalwart sentinels, shielding yards and gardens from prying eyes and intrusive noise. Among the plethora of laurel varieties, English laurel, Schip laurel, and Portuguese laurel emerge as the quintessential choices for crafting lush and impenetrable privacy hedges.

  3. types English Laurel Cherry Laurel Portuguese Laurel Portuguese Laurel English Laurel Cherry Laurel

  4. ENGLISH LAUREL The English laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) reigns supreme as one of the most popular choices for privacy hedges. Renowned for its glossy, dark green leaves and vigorous growth, the English laurel forms a dense barrier that effectively blocks unwanted views and muffles sound. Its resilience to various soil types and climates further enhances its appeal, making it a versatile option for landscapes of all kinds.

  5. SCHIP LAUREL Schip laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis') is another stalwart contender in the realm of laurel hedges. With its compact growth habit and glossy foliage, Schip laurel offers a refined aesthetic ideal for formal landscapes. Its tolerance for pruning makes it easy to maintain at a desired height and shape, ensuring that your hedge remains neat and orderly year-round.

  6. PORTUGUESE LAUREL For those seeking a touch of Mediterranean charm, Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica) proves to be an excellent choice. With its slender, lance-shaped leaves and attractive red stems, Portuguese laurel adds an elegant flair to any garden setting. Its dense growth habit and tolerance for coastal conditions make it particularly well-suited for seaside landscapes.

  7. hardiness

  8. LAUREL HEDGE GROWTH RATE Laurels generally grow very quickly, making them ideal for fast- growing screens.

  9. GROWTH HABIT Looking at the natural growth habits of the different types of laurels is helpful when deciding which is the best choice for a certain location. You can see from the diagram below that the Schip laurel and Portuguese laurel will require a lot less pruning to maintain a narrow profile than the English laurel, but the English laurel will reach the tallest height the fastest. Types of Laurels will be better suited to different spaces.

  10. FOLIAGE COMPARISON There is a big difference in foliage appearance between the laurel varieties. They all boast white flowers in spring and shiny black (inedible) berries in the summer.

  11. LIGHT REQUIREMENTS The problem with a lot of varieties used for hedging is that they do poorly in shade. Laurels to the rescue! English and Portuguese laurels both do well in part shade, and Schip laurels can take almost full shade. Perfect for hiding fences in dry, shady areas.

  12. DESIGNING WITH LAURELS VARYING HEDGE HEIGHTS PRIVACY HEDGES LINING DRIVEWAYS Fast-growing, evergreen privacy hedges are always in demand. Laurel hedges will block ugly views and fences, give privacy without blocking light, muffle noise, filter air, and provide a habitat for small birds and beneficial insects. Driveways get a major style upgrade when lined with beautiful laurel hedges Portuguese laurels do very well when maintained as a waist-high hedge to give definition to different garden spaces. They can be pruned intensively with no ill effects. Buy laurels online at InstantHedge to add some value to your garden.

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