Skip Laurel Shrub
Prunus laurocerasus
A popular choice for low-maintenance, deer-resistant hedging
Evergreen foliage with fragrant flowers in spring, for year-round interest
Fast-growing, up to 2 feet each year
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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!
What is a Jumbo Skip Laurel Shrub?
Jumbo shrubs are the most mature shrubs offered at Fast Growing Trees. Thanks to their well-developed root systems and large container size, they provide excellent drought resistance and improved nutrient absorption. Jumbos are ideal for creating immediate privacy and adding fullness to your garden beds without the wait.
Grown in limited quantities, Jumbo shrubs are perfect for homeowners who want fast results and a lasting impression in their landscape.
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, CA, CO, OR |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 7-10 outdoors |
Growing Zones: 7-10 outdoors
(hardy down to 10℉)
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Great so far
The boxes arrived a little banged up but trees were in good condition. Planted them about a week ago and they look great so far.
Love the skip laurels!
I’m very pleased with my skip laurels! They arrived in excellent condition and have been thriving since being planted. They look fantastic, and I’ve already received several compliments from my neighbors. Great quality and a beautiful addition to my landscape!
Bigger than expected
They arrived well packaged and in good health. I was pleasantly surprised by their size as they were much bigger than expected. I feel FGT really gave us the cream of the crop.
Happy in VT
Our shrubs arrived very quickly and in great condition. They were very well packaged and none damaged. We planted them (10) within (3) days of receiving them and they are already growing. I would highly recommend this company.
Skip laurel
Thought these would be good for our area. We have deer that migrate thru and sleep on our property. Custer, SD deer eat everything. So they are now in cages.
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