- Varieties of Cherry Laurel Genolia
- Buying cherry laurel Genolia: What do you need to know?
- Recommended sources for cherry laurel Genolia
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Cherry Laurel 'Genolia' quickly grows into a slender and dense foliage front that makes it ideal for small gardens and narrow beds.
The cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Genolia') owes its name to the straight, slender growth that makes this cherry laurel variety the ideal plant for narrow beds. But it shines just as well as a solitary plant as well as a hedge plant and helps even small city gardens and narrow beds to grow lush green all year round.
Despite the considerable annual growth of up to 40 centimetres, the 'Genolia' columnar cherry laurel only needs to be pruned sparingly, which means that the maintenance required for hedge planting is minimal. This robust and frost-hardy variety is also otherwise undemanding. Its low-maintenance character is particularly evident in the soil conditions. Nevertheless, it is important to avoid a high lime content and, above all, waterlogging.
Varieties of Cherry Laurel Genolia
Unlike the 'Etna' variety, for example, 'Genolia' does not tolerate full shade. The variety is considered to be particularly wind-resistant. This characteristic and the dense growth make them a good choice for hedge planting. Depending on the size, you should plant two to three specimens per meter. In particular, the small growth width of just one meter makes it suitable for gardens of all sizes to create a year-round intense dark green privacy and wind protection. It reaches heights of up to 3.5 meters, which not least benefits privacy. The leathery leaves are narrow and oval in shape. From May to June, the evergreen pillars are adorned with a veritable sea of fragrant white flower clusters, although the fruiting is quite small.
Buying cherry laurel Genolia: What do you need to know?
Before buying, it is important to check whether the site conditions are suitable for 'Genolia' or whether there is perhaps another cherry laurel variety that suits your garden better. Then it startsthe selection, you should consider each plant individually: Are the leaves of the plant a strong dark green? Is the root ball well formed? Can damage or harmful infestations be discovered on the plant? These questions - just like the cultivation and storage conditions - provide information about the he alth of the plant.
Recommended sources for cherry laurel Genolia
You can also find the columnar laurel as a hedge plant or deciduous tree in well-stocked garden centers, hardware stores and tree nurseries. However, if you prefer to order the evergreen shrub from home, you will find a few sources for the cherry laurel here.
Tip: If you want to create optimal conditions for your cherry laurel, use a high-quality and peat-free organic soil such as our Plantura organic universal soil.