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The 'Etna' cherry laurel not only withstands long periods of severe frost without winter protection, but also scores points in spring with colorful leaf sprouting.
'Etna' is exceptionally frost hardy
And you can also choose the location as required, because 'Etna' grows in both sunny and shady places. It also makes hardly any demands on the ground, but you should definitely avoid waterlogging. Even in places with high root competition, it can assert itself well. It is therefore ideal for underground planting or for socializing with other plants in general, whether in groups or individually. As a hedge plant, it quickly forms opaque and compact hedges thanks to its enormously strong branching and its dense foliage. Depending on the size of the plants, it is advisable to plant two to four specimens per meter. Due to its good pruning tolerance, the bushy growth and the upright shoots, this cherry laurel can be ideally shaped or even raised to a standard, whereby you have the choice between a bed and a bucket culture.
Buying Etna cherry laurel: What do you need to know?
When buying a cherry laurel, make sure the plant looks he althy. This means that the leaves should be bright green, and in the case of 'Etna' they should also be reddish. It is better not to buy deformed, chlorotic (i.e. yellowish or orange discolored as a result of a lack of chlorophyll) or diseased plants. But the site conditions in the rearing or at the point of sale also decide on the later well-being of the plant. The young plants should not be exposed to waterlogging or excessive drought. Especially young plants are better not exposed to the blazing sun.
Recommended sources for cherry laurel Etna
You will almost certainly find this cherry laurel variety in larger garden centers and hardware stores, and most tree nurseries should also have 'Etna' on offer. Anyone who prefers the Internet as a source of procurement will find numerous mail order companies such as the Horstmann tree nursery, whichConvenient home delivery. Further sources of supply for the cherry laurel 'Etna' can be found here.
You can find a detailed list of the best cherry laurel varieties here.
Tip: For a stronger and more resilient cherry laurel, add a dose of primarily organic organic universal fertilizer to the planting hole when planting.