SKIP LAUREL HEDGE

Prunus l. ‘Schipkaensis’

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Schip Laurel, Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis', (also known as Skip laurel, Schipka laurel, or Skipka laurel) is a cold-hardy and shade-tolerant cherry laurel. It is a stellar option for creating a narrow evergreen privacy hedge for a variety of climates. Schip laurel tolerates many different soil types and its relatively quick growth makes it easy to maintain without much of a fuss.

A Schip laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis') InstantHedge in biodegradable cardboard container ready to be planted in the landscape.
Naturally growing tall and narrow, Schip laurel makes an excellent privacy hedge with a small footprint.
Narrow, oval-shaped foliage on this Schip laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis') is lighter green underneath but dark green on top.
A finished hedge of Schip laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis') ready to be harvested.
This row of Schip laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis') makes an effective sight barrier even in winter.
Schip laurel hedges in the field beginning their spring flush of growth.
An Schip laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis') InstantHedge in fabric container that allows them to be dug months prior to installation.
A recently-pruned Schip laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis') hedge row showing spring blooms bursting out.
All of our Schip laurel hedges are propagated in-house to ensure the best health and consistency.
Even in winter, the large leaves provide excellent privacy on the "skip" laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis').

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prunus laurocerasus Schipkaensis: Cherry laurel growing region. Buy Skip laurel for Sale

There are a number of immediate benefits to choosing the Schip Cherry Laurel for your next hedge:

Dense foliage makes for an excellent compact hedge or privacy wall
Easy to prune and to maintain a clean appearance
Grows well in shadier environments
Schip Laurel stays evergreen throughout the seasons

SCHIP LAUREL HEDGE DETAILS

Schip laurel has smaller leaves than other cherry laurels, so it creates a neat and clean shape when pruned.

The shrub grows up to two feet per year, so it can rapidly produce a tall and dense screen for privacy.

In the spring, the Schip laurel produces attractive stalks of aromatic white flowers.

With uniquely medium-sized and glossy evergreen foliage, Schip laurel can create a lush, layered look.

As it doesn’t thrive under direct sunlight, Schip laurel grows well at the edge of a wooded area or in other environments with dappled shade.

This Prunus laurocerasus variety was first discovered on Bulgaria’s Schipka mountain pass and was then given its name 'Schipkaensis'. Other excellent evergreen hedge options include English laurel and Emerald Green arborvitae. See our full lineup of hedge types here.

USDA Hardiness Zones:	6 - 9
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Sun/Shade:	Partial shade
Deer Resistance:	Yes
Watering Requirements:	Weekly, or possibly more often in extreme heat
Growth Rate:	Moderate
Mature Size:	6’ to 10’ over long term
Drought Tolerance:	Moderate
West Coast - Sunset Heat Zones:	4 - 9 and 14 - 24
Pest/Disease Issues:
Long-term health generally unaffected by pests. Mites, borers, and caterpillars are attracted to this Skip Laurel. Moderately susceptible to shot-hole disease, powdery mildew, and root rot.

Landscape Gallery

Here both a Schip laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis') hedge and a lower barberry (Berberis) hedge are used together to create a multi-layered border.
This rock wall is extended much higher with a Schip laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis') InstantHedge planted at the top.
Swimming areas need privacy and wind protection, and a Schip laurel hedge provides both beautifully.

Workers preparing InstantHedge biodegradable cardboard packaging for shipment in a nursery with a forklift, showcasing an efficient and eco-friendly process.

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Erin Floret, a delighted customer, showcasing the positive impact of an InstantHedge solution on her radiant smile and the green backdrop of her garden.

Inside the Floret project Floret, the flower famer and internet sensation with 1.1M followers on Instagram, used our European Beech, Schip laurel, and Hicks Yew hedges on the farm. See inside the project here.

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