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Skip Laurel Shrub

Prunus laurocerasus

Also known as: Schipka Laurel, Skipka Laurel, Schip Laurel, Cherry Laurel

Once established, your evergreen Schipka Cherry Laurel (Skip Laurel) will need no maintenance at all! This gorgeous, dense evergreen can be trained as a hedge or left unclipped to show off its naturally beautiful shape…and it's one of the hardiest hedges you can grow.

  • Doesn't need pruning or clipping
  • Evergreen foliage offers year-round interest
  • Delivers dense hedging that's deer resistant
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The Hardiest Hedge You Can Grow!

Once established, your evergreen Schipka Cherry Laurel (Skip Laurel) will need no maintenance at all!

This gorgeous, dense evergreen can be trained as a hedge or left unclipped to show off its naturally beautiful shape

But if you want a fast, dense screen or privacy hedge, then the Skip Laurel is the right choice.

This evergreen is hardy and resistant in every way possible…

- Drought tolerant - no need to water after it's established
- Deer resistant - not many evergreens can say that!
- Tolerant of air pollution - great for cities and urban landscapes
- Adaptable to dry, poor soil - plant it anywhere
- Grows the same in shade or sun - perfect for any spot in your yard

No matter where you plant your Skip Laurel, you'll get dense, glossy evergreen foliage.

The more you plant together, the denser the foliage becomes…

Growing 2 ft. each year, you can grow an impenetrable screen or hedge in no time at all.

Or let the unclipped Skip Laurel grow naturally and get a spring show of gorgeous, white, candle-like flowers with dark berries in autumn and winter.

Whether you need a fast, thick hedge for privacy, wind screening or as barrier for dust and traffic noise

Or you just want to plant a stunning evergreen, but don't have the time for maintenance...

Note: If your plant arrives with holes or damaged leaves, don’t be alarmed! Laurels do not like being in containers, so it is very common for this cosmetic damage to occur. Once plant your Laurel in the ground, new growth will emerge happy, healthy and hole-free. If you have any concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us!

The Skip Laurel can do it all. Order yours today!

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Product Details

    Mature Height:10-18 ft.
    Mature Width:5-7 ft.
    Sunlight:Full Sun, Partial Shade
    Growth Rate:Moderate Growing
    Botanical Name:Prunus laurocerasus
    Does Not Ship To:AZ, OR
    Grows Well In Zones:5-10 outdoors
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    Growing Zones: 5-10 outdoors

    (hardy down to -10℉)

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    Customer Reviews & Photos

    4.8

    Based on 104 reviews

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    Eric B.
    11/27/2024
    Verified Buyer

    Laurel Shrub

    So far, so good, after 3 months in the ground. Some new growth is appearing.

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    Hannah H.
    10/10/2024
    Verified Buyer

    Beautiful Skips

    We received our Skip Laurel bushes pretty quickly, and they were in great condition. 4 out of the 9 plants I ordered were missing, but a customer service rep was able to get replacements sent and delivered within two days. The planting process went well, and they've been in the ground for a few weeks now! They seem very happy and are securely established. We're really excited to see them grow and give us some privacy from our neighbour's home next door. The photos make them look really close together, but the holes are spaced about 4ft apart , and about 4 ft from the house. We'll keep them trimmed well to control the size as well. Overall, highly recommend Fast Growing Trees!

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    Serena P.
    8/15/2024
    Verified Buyer

    Beautiful Shrub

    Beautiful shrub - it came professionally packaged and extremely healthy and beautiful. This company does not disappoint!

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    Mark
    8/14/2024
    Verified Buyer

    Great bush

    So far so good. They been in the ground for two weeks and I planted them at a really rough time. We shall see. Looking forward to these bushes.

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    Clayton M.
    8/8/2024
    Verified Buyer

    Nice healthy shrubs.

    Shipping was fast and the quality is good. Got them in the ground the next day so hoping they grow well.

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