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Limiting growth of Prunus laurocerasus 'Caucasica'

Limiting growth of Prunus laurocerasus 'Caucasica'

Question from Peter McGarry
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Hello,

I've just bought this plant to screen our wheely bins, and now realise it will probably grow too large if left to itself. Will I be able to keep it the size I want by annual trimming, or would that cause it problems?
Thank you.
Posted: Friday 2nd of November 2012 10:39 AM

  • Re: Limiting growth of Prunus laurocerasus 'Caucasica'

    Kathy N
    Hi, Peter,
    Prunus laurocerasus 'Caucasica' can be used as a hedge which would require annual pruning (sometimes twice a year) to keep it tidy and within the allotted space.
    Kathy C
    Replied: Tuesday 6th of November 2012 07:30 PM

    • Re: Re: Limiting growth of Prunus laurocerasus 'Caucasica'

      Peter McGarry
      Hi Kathy,
      That's a relief! I was a bit worried it might take over. Is there a best time of year to do the pruning? I live in the North-east, on a hill and the garden is a bit exposed to the westerly winds.
      Many thanks for the info.
      Peter
      Replied: Wednesday 7th of November 2012 06:05 PM

      • Re: Re: Re: Limiting growth of Prunus laurocerasus 'Caucasica'

        Kathy N
        Hi, Peter,
        Best to prune when still dormant - around late winter/early spring UNLESS silver leaf is a problem in your area. If so, prune in midsummer.
        Kathy C
        Replied: Wednesday 7th of November 2012 09:47 PM

        • Re: Re: Re: Re: Limiting growth of Prunus laurocerasus 'Caucasica'

          Peter McGarry
          Hi Kathy,
          That's really helpful. Very many thanks. I'll be keeping a close eye on it over the winter, especially if we get snow which, I'm thinking, could possibly damage it with its weight.
          Again, many thanks.
          Best regards
          Peter
          Replied: Wednesday 7th of November 2012 10:20 PM
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