EN
SKSlovenčinaENEnglishCSČeštinaDEDeutschFRFrançaisHUMagyarITItalianoNLNederlandsPLPolskiRORomână
Open Studio
GridGarden Studio
Sign in / Account
EN
SKSlovenčinaENEnglishCSČeštinaDEDeutschFRFrançaisHUMagyarITItalianoNLNederlandsPLPolskiRORomână

All 12 products · Brick Premium

Go to the shop
Raised garden bed I – solid 2⅜ in European larchRaised garden bed IRaised garden bedsRaised garden bed L – solid 2⅜ in European larchRaised garden bed LRaised garden bedsRaised garden bed U – solid 2⅜ in European larchRaised garden bed URaised garden bedsBed I with bench – solid 2⅜ in European larchBed I with benchRaised garden bedsBed L with bench – solid 2⅜ in European larchBed L with benchRaised garden bedsSolid bench – solid 2⅜ in European larchSolid benchSeatingPedestal bench – solid 2⅜ in European larchPedestal benchSeatingBench with planter – solid 2⅜ in European larchBench with planterSeatingGarden table – solid 2⅜ in European larchGarden tableSeatingTable and two benches – solid 2⅜ in European larchTable and two benchesSeatingSandbox with seating – solid 2⅜ in European larchSandbox with seatingFor kidsGarden steps – solid 2⅜ in European larchGarden stepsSlope & terrace

By project

Brick Premium bedsSeatingKids’ cornerSlope & terraceCustom-size bedLow wall & slopeBed for the patio
Choose your climateBased on winter hardiness only.

Shrub · Rosaceae family

Cherry laurel

Prunus laurocerasus

Full sun to shade in a garden 13 ft 1½ in–19 ft 8¼ in × 8 ft 2⅜ in–13 ft 1½ in Flowers April–May to −73 °F
Flower colors Click a color

In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun to shade
in a garden after 10 years13 ft 1½ in–19 ft 8¼ in
in the wild up to 19 ft 8¼ in
spacing 13 ft 1½ in
FlowersApril–May
PlantingMarch–April, September–October
WinterNo winter protection
Toxicity:highly poisonous to people
Watched as potentially invasive (DE) — keep it away from the wild and do not let it spread. Highly poisonous to people — do not plant it where children play.

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun to shade, in average soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

tolerates any pH
acidicneutralalkaline
averagenot fussy about soil

Watering

only in dry spellsless when it rains

Frost

−73 °F
no winter protectiongreen in winter too

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (69 in).

3 ft 3⅜ in6 ft 6¾ in9 ft 10⅛ in13 ft 1½ in16 ft 4⅞ in19 ft 8¼ in9 ft 10⅛ in–19 ft 8¼ inspread 8 ft 2⅜ in–24 ft 7¼ in
9 ft 10⅛ in–19 ft 8¼ in× spread 8 ft 2⅜ in–24 ft 7¼ in

Plant 13 ft 1½ in apart.

Reaches maturity in about 20–50 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

Flowers: JanuaryFlowers: FebruaryFlowers: MarchFlowers: AprilFlowers: MayFlowers: JuneFlowers: JulyFlowers: AugustFlowers: SeptemberFlowers: OctoberFlowers: NovemberFlowers: DecemberPlanting: JanuaryPlanting: FebruaryPlanting: MarchPlanting: AprilPlanting: MayPlanting: JunePlanting: JulyPlanting: AugustPlanting: SeptemberPlanting: OctoberPlanting: NovemberPlanting: DecemberFeeding: JanuaryFeeding: FebruaryFeeding: MarchFeeding: AprilFeeding: MayFeeding: JuneFeeding: JulyFeeding: AugustFeeding: SeptemberFeeding: OctoberFeeding: NovemberFeeding: DecemberJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
FlowersPlantingFeeding
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant). · watch for vine weevil.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Flowers

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April–May · white

Planting

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

container plant: March–April, September–October

Feeding

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May–June

What to plant now (October) full list in October (243) →

Feeding

Nutrition.

Horn meal

up to 0.13 oz/sq ft a year, if the soil needs it · May–June

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

High riskMedium riskLow riskRisk for this plant according to the source · no label = no documented level

What you will see

White powdery coating on leaves and shoots.

The source says: cherry laurel leaves are often affected by powdery mildew.

When to look

Spring – fall

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • open pruning, do not plant too densely
    • rake up and remove fallen leaves
  2. By hand when presentremove affected parts
  3. Gentle spray at the first symptomspotassium bicarbonate or horticultural oil (only for heavy infestation)
  4. Chemical — only when nothing else helps as per the labelOnly if the damage is severe: a product authorized in your country against: powdery mildew.
Powdery mildewsdisease · spring – fallMedium risk

What you will see

White powdery coating on leaves and shoots.

The source says: cherry laurel leaves are often affected by powdery mildew.

When to look

Spring – fall

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • open pruning, do not plant too densely
    • rake up and remove fallen leaves
  2. By hand when presentremove affected parts
  3. Gentle spray at the first symptomspotassium bicarbonate or horticultural oil (only for heavy infestation)
  4. Chemical — only when nothing else helps as per the labelOnly if the damage is severe: a product authorized in your country against: powdery mildew.
More about this problem

Bacterial shot hole

disease

What you will see

Small holes and torn leaves; powdery mildew causes similar damage.

When to look

Spring – fall

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • open pruning
  2. By hand when presentremove affected leaves
Bacterial shot holedisease · spring – fall

What you will see

Small holes and torn leaves; powdery mildew causes similar damage.

When to look

Spring – fall

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • open pruning
  2. By hand when presentremove affected leaves
Vine weevil

Vine weevil

Otiorhynchus sulcatus
pest
More about this problem

What you will see

Notched leaf edges.

When to look

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
September–March

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • regularly check for notched leaf edges (thick evergreen leaves)
    • when repotting, remove larvae from the roots
  2. By hand spring – summer, after darkcollect adult beetles in the evening in warm weather with a torch, or by shaking the shrub over paper; leaf damage by adults usually does not harm the plant
  3. Biological August to early Septemberentomopathogenic nematodes against the larvae: Steinernema at 5–68 °F, Heterorhabditis at 12–68 °F; they work poorly in dry or heavy soil
Vine weevilpest · September–March

What you will see

Notched leaf edges.

When to look

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
September–March

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • regularly check for notched leaf edges (thick evergreen leaves)
    • when repotting, remove larvae from the roots
  2. By hand spring – summer, after darkcollect adult beetles in the evening in warm weather with a torch, or by shaking the shrub over paper; leaf damage by adults usually does not harm the plant
  3. Biological August to early Septemberentomopathogenic nematodes against the larvae: Steinernema at 5–68 °F, Heterorhabditis at 12–68 °F; they work poorly in dry or heavy soil
More about this problem
Sources (4)

What to combine it with

Same needs, different flowering.

They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.

fall phlox

fall phlox

1 ft 11⅝ in–4 ft 11 in
✓flowers June–August
✓lower — for the front
large-flowered clematis

large-flowered clematis

4 ft 11 in–13 ft 1½ in
✓flowers May–September
✓lower — for the front
hollyhock

hollyhock

4 ft 11 in–8 ft 2⅜ in
✓flowers June–August
✓lower — for the front

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

When does cherry laurel flower?

In April–May; the flowers are white.

Does cherry laurel tolerate shade?

Yes, it tolerates full shade.

How much space does cherry laurel need?

At maturity 8 ft 2⅜ in–24 ft 7¼ in wide and 9 ft 10⅛ in–19 ft 8¼ in tall; recommended spacing 13 ft 1½ in.

Bacterial shot hole — what can you do?

open pruning remove affected leaves

Powdery mildews — what can you do?

open pruning, do not plant too densely remove affected parts

Toxicity

Highly poisonous to people
Sources (15) Checked 24 October 2026

Similar plants

Have a look at these too.

serviceberry

Amelanchier × lamarckii

14 ft 9⅛ in–29 ft 6⅜ in × 14 ft 9⅛ in–24 ft 7¼ in
Low maintenanceshrub

raspberry

Rubus idaeus

2 ft 11⅜ in–8 ft 10¼ in × 2 ft 11⅜ in–8 ft 10¼ in
Moderate careshrub

garden rose

Rosa (Garden Hybrids)

1 ft 7⅝ in–8 ft 2⅜ in × 1 ft 7⅝ in–4 ft 11 in
Moderate careshrub
Plan this plant in your garden in Studio