English laurel plants are a classic broadleaf evergreen shrub that have remained a landscaping staple for centuries. With their glossy, dark green foliage and attractive white flower spikes in spring it’s easy to see why these hardy shrubs are so widely used. They provide excellent structure and screening in borders and foundations plantings and can be easily pruned into formal hedges or topiary forms.
If you’re looking to add some english laurels to your garden landscape, you’ll want to find a high quality supplier with a good selection. Here’s an overview of where you can find the best english laurel plants for sale:
Online Retail Nurseries
Wilson Bros Gardens and other online plant stores have a huge selection of English laurel varieties that can be shipped right to your door. The benefits of ordering plants online include .
- Wider availability of different laurel cultivars and sizes.
- Shipped at the optimal time for planting.
- Convenience of buying from home.
Wilson Bros in particular has over a dozen types of laurels to choose from, ranging from dwarfs like ‘Otto Luyken’ and ‘Schipkaensis’ to large screening varieties such as ‘Zabeliana’. Their plants come in a range of sizes from 1 gallon up to 7 gallon pots.
Local Independent Nurseries
Shopping at independent nurseries in your area is another good choice. An honest, separate nursery will have a good selection of English laurels, usually bigger plants in 3–15 gallon containers.
If you buy plants close to home, you can pick out the exact ones you want and save money on shipping. The downside is that there may not be as many options in person as there are online.
Be sure to call ahead to confirm they have english laurels currently in stock. Some independent nurseries to check are Armstrong Nursery in California and Village Nurseries in Southern California.
Home Improvement Stores
Home Depot, Lowe’s and similar home improvement chains typically carry a basic selection of the most popular laurel varieties like Otto Luyken and Schip laurel. These are often smaller starter sizes in 2-3 gallon pots.
The convenience of shopping at these stores is hard to beat. However, their laurel selection is often limited compared to other options. Be sure to inspect plants closely for good health and structure.
Mail Order Nurseries
There are some specialty mail order nurseries that ship plants nationwide. A few that offer english laurels are Forestfarm in Oregon, Glover Nursery in Florida, and Nature Hills Nursery in Nebraska.
When you order plants by mail, you can get ones that aren’t available in your area. For rare or hard to find laurel cultivars, you might want to order them by mail. Just be aware of shipping costs based on your location.
Things to Look for When Buying
Whenever you’re purchasing english laurels, there area few key things to look for to ensure you’re getting high quality plants:
- Healthy foliage – should be glossy and green, no discoloration or leaf spots
- Well-branched structure – not leggy or sparsely foliated
- No root girdling – check that roots do not circle tightly around the root ball
- Good root system – plenty of healthy white roots, not root bound
- Proper size for the container – should be well established but not overgrown
Taking a little time to inspect plants before purchasing will help get your new laurels off to a vigorous start when planted in your landscape.
Best Times to Purchase English Laurels
Since english laurels are heavy foliated evergreens, they can be planted any time of year as long as the ground is not frozen. But the best times for planting are:
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Early Fall – mid September through October. Plants have time to establish roots before winter dormancy.
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Early Spring – late March through April. Ongoing cool temperatures are ideal for root growth.
Buying during these periods will provide the smoothest transition to get your new laurels established as quickly as possible.
In Summary
With their versatility and attractiveness, english laurels are a worthwhile addition to nearly any garden environment. Your options for buying range from online nurseries to local garden centers and big box stores. Each has their advantages in terms of availability, plant sizes and convenience.
No matter where you choose to shop, focus on selecting high quality, healthy plants. And time your purchase for fall or early spring planting if possible. Follow these tips and you’ll be rewarded with vigorous english laurels that provide enduring beauty and privacy for years to come.
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FAQ
What month is best to plant laurels?
Bare-root laurel hedging plants can only be planted from November to March (i. e while the plants are dormant over the winter).
How fast do English laurels grow?
About English laurel: It grows very quickly, up to 23 feet per year in the right conditions, so it can quickly become a very big hedge. It could easily be grown and maintained at 12′ tall and 8′ wide, or smaller if desired. It is a broadleaf evergreen, so it lends a lush texture to the landscape.
What are the cons of English laurel?
While planting an English laurel hedge has its benefits, one problem is that frost can damage the leaves. It can also get too big for the space if it isn’t pruned regularly, and it may need a big cut back.
Do English laurels like sun or shade?
English Laurel generally prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. In warmer climates, it may benefit from some afternoon shade.
Are English laurel plants evergreen?
English laurel plants are evergreen, compact, dense, and small. They are low maintenance once established and make great low borders and edges. The flowers and berries are attractive too, and you’ll get more birds in your wildlife garden with them.
Are laurels evergreen?
Laurels are evergreen flowering shrubs with glossy, very dark green leaves that give them a polished appearance all year long. In spring, some species such as Prunus laurocerasus (English Laurels) produce loads of fragrant white flower “candles” to add to the overall appeal of the plant.
Are English laurels easy to grow?
When planted right and in the right spot, English laurels or cherry laurels, scientifically known as Prunus laurocerasus, are exceptionally easy to grow and care for.
Which laurel plants produce white flowers?
In spring, some species such as Prunus laurocerasus (English Laurels) produce loads of fragrant white flower “candles” to add to the overall appeal of the plant. Others, such as Aucuba (Japanese Laurel) have bold green or variegated foliage that provides a tropical effect in the landscape.
Is English laurel good for birds?
Birds love this shrub, so it’s great for wildlife gardens and dwarf cherry laurel also does well in areas with urban pollution and salty air. English laurel is pretty easy to care for once you have it established. It does prefer rich soil, so before planting dwarf English laurel, amend the soil with some compost.
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