The cherry laurel is popular as an evergreen, fast-growing and easy-care hedge. But how old can the shrub get? And: Can the lifespan of the laurel cherry be actively influenced? We answer these questions for you in our guide.
How long does a cherry laurel live?
The lifespan of a cherry laurel is usually many years or even decades, depending on the variety, location and care. Through a suitable location and regular care, such as watering, cutting and fertilizing, the lifespan can be positively influenced.
How long does a cherry laurel live?
The cherry laurel generally lives a very long time. It is considered a particularly long-lasting plant, especially since it is extremely hardy and tolerates cutting. The lifespan can therefore easily bemany years or even several decades.
However, concrete information about the number of years cannot be given, as how long a laurel cherry actually stays alive depends on various factors. This includes the variety, location and care.
Can the lifespan of a cherry laurel be influenced?
The lifespan of a cherry laurelcan be actively influenced By planting the plant in a suitable location and providing it with adequate long-term care, you can extend its lifespan. Regular cutting encourages the shrub or hedge to continually grow.
Conversely, incorrectly planted or insufficiently watered and/or fertilized bay cherries risk dying before their actual time.
Note: You are of course powerless against external influences such as natural disasters. Even cherry laurels that are damaged from the start, for example as a result of neglect in the tree nursery, often have a shorter lifespan.
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The oldest cherry laurel in the world
According to current knowledge, the oldest cherry laurel is in the very west of France, more precisely in the Côtes-d'Armor department. This laurel cherry is said to have been planted around 1930. This proves that cherry laurels can accompany their owners for many decades and possibly even last for generations. However, the benefits of the laurel cherry have been controversial for some time.
