Cherry laurel

Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia'

A hedgeScreening a viewGreen all winter

EvergreenScreens a view

What it needs, what it becomes

Type	Shrubs
Family	Rosaceae
Size when mature	3 m tall, 2 m across
Light	Part sun, Shade, Full sun
Moisture	Medium
Soil	loam, sand, clay
Soil pH	5 to 7.5
Hardy to	-20 degrees
Flowers	April to May
For pollinators	Some
Water	Medium water
Upkeep	Some
Growth	Fast
In Europe	Introduced
Spreading risk	Moderate, plant with care
If eaten	People: Severely toxic · Dogs: Severely toxic · Cats: Severely toxic
Worth knowing	Drops fruit, which makes a mess over paving

Severely toxic if eaten. Verdlo leaves it out of a plan when you say children use the garden.
Severely toxic to dogs. Verdlo leaves it out of a plan for a garden with a dog.
Severely toxic to cats. Verdlo leaves it out of a plan for a garden with a cat.
Note: can spread; plant responsibly and check local rules

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

The studio draws a plan for your own plot and picks plants that suit its light and soil. It needs no account.