So that the cherry laurel develops splendidly and forms dense hedges, the quality of the soil is of great importance. You should also make sure that excess water can drain away easily, as the laurel cherry is relatively sensitive to waterlogging.
Which soil is suitable for cherry laurel?
For the ideal soil for cherry laurel, a neutral or slightly alkaline, humus-rich, permeable, slightly calcareous soil should be chosen. To improve the soil, coarse sand, compost and long-term fertilizer such as horn shavings can be added.
Loose up heavy soils
Cherry laurel prefers neutral or slightly alkaline soils, which should also be humus, permeable and slightly calcareous. Acidic clay or loamy soils, on the other hand, are not very comfortable for the evergreen shrub. You should loosen up these soils before planting.
To improve the soil you can improve the topsoil with:
- coarse sand
- Compost
- Long-term fertilizers such as horn shavings
mix. To avoid waterlogging, it is also recommended to add a drainage layer of gravel to the planting holes.
Tips & Tricks
Excessive leaf drop or yellow leaves are the first warning sign of unfavorable soil conditions. Even if a hedge has been planted for several years, you can improve the soil by taking appropriate measures so that the laurel cherry thrives again.
