Index : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers L-N : LAUREL, MARBLED WHITE Prunus laurocerasus Marbled White, P.l. Castlewellan Suitable for any normal soil and position and  Ultimate Height 15ft (4.6m) Exposed/Windy Hedge Height 4ft (1.2m) Damp Shade Av. Growth/Year* 6-9ins (15-25cm) Dry Shade Wet Sites Native Coastal Areas Evergreen Chalky Soil   Av. Growth/Year* = Average growth per year in first 10-20 years, click here for more details. Warning: Some parts of this plant are poisonous.

Enlarge picture Marbled green leathery leaves.

Dense evergreen with large, green leathery leaves with conspicuous white markings, giving them an unusual and very attractive marbled appearance. The variegation is held well in the shade. Makes an excellent thick hedge, or it can be used as a specimen shrub. In spring it produces spikes of fragrant white flowers. HEDGE Prune with secateurs March, April or August. For hedges 4ft (120cm) upwards. Plant 18-24ins (45-60cm) apart. SHRUB 15ft x 15ft (4.6m x 4.6m)

Price per plant for   1+ 5+ 50+ 250+  Pg  8-12ins 20-30cm £3.49 £3.25 £2.98 £2.60 Pg = Pot grown.