Best Laurel Shrubs For Hedges for Screens and Borders

#1 · Best Overall

1. Green Valley Cherry Laurel 10-Pack

• Care Instructions: Plant In Full Sun To Partial Shade; Water…
• Weight: 2 lb
• Material Feature: Live Plant

Best for: Ten-Plant Hedge Project.

Why it ranks #1: Ten 6–12-inch Cherry Laurel starters in 2.5-inch pots offer multiple plants for a hedge, with glossy foliage described as year-round.

Ten Cherry Laurel starters, each 6–12 inches tall in a 2.5-inch pot, give a hedge project a substantial planting group from the outset. Their glossy dark green leaves provide year-round visual appeal, and the plants are ready to transplant into a garden or larger pot.

The ten-plant quantity can help establish a longer hedge or multiple garden borders without sourcing each starter separately. Each plant arrives in a small 2.5-inch container, so transplanting is part of getting the planting into place. Cherry Laurel is described as thriving in a variety of soil types, and its care guidance calls for full sun to partial shade and regular watering to keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Skip it if you want just a pair of starters for a small planting; the Green Valley Nursery two-plant Cherry Laurel pack is a closer quantity match.

Pick this Green Valley Nursery pack for a larger hedge or landscaping project that can accommodate ten small transplants. Its 6–12-inch starters need time to grow into a screen, and the listed care calls for regular moisture without waterlogging.

Listed on Amazon as: Pack of 10 Cherry Laurel Tree Live Plant 6-12" Tall 2.5 Inc Pot, Laurel Bush Hedging Plant

#2 · Best Hedge Pack

2. Green Valley Cherry Laurel 10-Pack Hedging

• Care Instructions: Plant In Full Sun To Partial Shade; Water…
• Weight: 2 lb
• Material Feature: Live Plant

Best for: Ten-Plant Cherry Laurel Hedge.

Why it ranks #2: This ten-plant Cherry Laurel pack is listed for hedges and borders; the 6–12-inch starters arrive in 2.5-inch pots.

Ten Cherry Laurel plants arrive at 6–12 inches tall in individual 2.5-inch pots, making this a substantial starter set for a hedge or garden border. Glossy dark green foliage provides year-round visual appeal, and each plant is ready to transplant into the garden or a larger pot.

The ten-plant count gives a hedge project more starters in one set, while the small containers make transplanting an expected first step rather than a finished-screen solution. The listing says Cherry Laurel thrives in a variety of soil types and recommends full sun to partial shade. Regular watering to keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, spring slow-release fertilizer, and late-winter or early-spring pruning provide a clear care routine.

Skip it if you need only two plants for a small border; the Green Valley Nursery two-plant Cherry Laurel pack better matches that quantity.

Choose this ten-plant set for a hedge or border where you can transplant and care for multiple small starters. Its full-sun-to-partial-shade guidance and pruning schedule are relevant planning points for ongoing maintenance.

Listed on Amazon as: 10 Cherry Laurel Hedging Plants Fast Growing Shrubs, 6-12 Inc Tall in 2.5 Inch Pot

#3 · Best Skip Laurel

3. Generic Skip Laurel

• Material Feature: GMO Free

Best for: Small-Space Hedge Starter.

Why it ranks #3: The Skip Laurel listing specifically describes dense growth for privacy screens and windbreaks, with evergreen foliage and spring flower spikes.

Glossy evergreen foliage gives this 6–12-inch Skip Laurel a year-round screening role from a compact starting plant. It arrives in a 2.5-inch pot, so it can be transplanted into a hedge or windbreak planting, while fragrant white flower spikes add spring interest once it grows.

The dense growth is suited to a living privacy screen or windbreak, and dark green glossy leaves keep the planting visually green through the seasons. Its 6–12-inch height and 2.5-inch pot make this a small starter rather than an immediate screen, so allow for growth after transplanting. The listing describes care as minimal once established; spring brings fragrant white flower spikes, adding a seasonal feature alongside its evergreen foliage.

Skip it if you need several plants to establish a hedge at once; this listing includes only one starter plant.

Choose this Skip Laurel if you want one small evergreen starter for a future screen or windbreak, with spring flowers as a bonus. Its single-plant quantity and 6–12-inch starting height suit gradual planting, not an instant hedge.

Listed on Amazon as: Schip/Skip Laurel Shrub – 6-12" Tall Live Plant – 2.5" Pot

#4 · Most Compact

4. CitronellaKing Dwarf Carolina Laurel

• Care Instructions: After unpacking, place your new plants in…
• Weight: 16 oz

Best for: Compact Carolina Laurel Screen.

Why it ranks #4: Six Compacta plants offer a smaller stated mature size of 6–12 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide, with glossy evergreen foliage.

A naturally compact mature form sets this Dwarf Carolina Cherry Laurel apart: it reaches 6–12 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide. Six well-rooted plants arrive in 3.5-inch cubes, offering a group for evergreen hedges or screens where the standard Carolina Laurel’s larger scale is not the intended fit.

The ‘Compacta’ form combines glossy evergreen foliage with a smaller stated mature footprint than the standard species, helping buyers plan a more controlled screen. Its six rooted starters in 3.5-inch cubes are ready to plant, while USDA Zones 7–10 define its listed hardiness range. Spring white flowers and a subtle cherry-almond fragrance add seasonal character; the listing also identifies heat and drought tolerance as useful landscape traits.

Skip it if you garden outside USDA Zones 7–10; the Cherry Laurel from Simpson Nursery is listed for Zones 6–9.

This set suits gardeners in USDA Zones 7–10 seeking a compact evergreen screen with fragrant spring blooms. Its stated 6–12-foot mature height still needs room, so compare the 6–8-foot width with the hedge location before planting.

Listed on Amazon as: 6 Dwarf Carolina Cherry Laurel – Compact Evergreen Privacy Shrub for Hedges & Screens (Prunus caroliniana ‘Compacta’) in 3.5” Cubes, Live Plants

#5

5. CitronellaKing Carolina Cherry Laurel

• Care Instructions: Carolina Cherry Laurel grows best in full sun…

Best for: Multi-Plant Carolina Laurel Hedge.

Why it ranks #5: Six rooted Carolina Cherry Laurel starters are listed for hedges and borders; the species is hardy in USDA Zones 7–10 and can be pruned smaller.

Six fully rooted Carolina Cherry Laurel starters arrive in 2.5-inch nursery cubes, giving hedge and border projects a coordinated group to plant. This broadleaf evergreen suits USDA Zones 7–10 and tolerates full sun to partial shade, while glossy foliage and fragrant white flowers bring year-round and seasonal interest.

The moderate-growth shrub can reach 20–40 feet tall and 15–35 feet wide, though it can be pruned smaller; consider that mature scale when choosing a hedge or border location. Full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil match a range of garden exposures. Six rooted starters ease a multi-plant installation, while the evergreen foliage supports screening and the fragrant white flower clusters add late-winter-to-spring interest.

Skip it if you need a naturally compact hedge without managing mature size; the Dwarf Carolina Cherry Laurel from CitronellaKing matures smaller.

This six-plant set fits gardeners establishing a Carolina Laurel hedge or border in USDA Zones 7–10 who can accommodate pruning and eventual size. Check the mature dimensions against the planting area before choosing it for a confined space.

Listed on Amazon as: 6 Carolina Cherry Laurel in 2.5” Nursery Cubes (Prunus caroliniana) | Evergreen Screening Shrub or Small Tree for Hedges, Borders & Wildlife | Ready-to-Plant Live Starter Plants

#6 · Tallest Starter

6. Generic Cherry Laurel 5-Gallon

• Care Instructions: Plant in early spring or fall in well-drained…
• Weight: 15 lb
• Material Feature: Evergreen

Best for: Larger Established Laurel.

Why it ranks #6: This Cherry Laurel arrives 4–5 feet tall in a 5-gallon pot, offering a substantially larger starting plant than the listings’ 6–12-inch options.

At 4–5 feet tall in a 5-gallon nursery pot, this Cherry Laurel offers a larger starting plant than small-pot hedge starters. Its evergreen, glossy foliage supports screening, while fragrant white spring flower spikes and subsequent small blackish-red fruits add seasonal interest and attract birds.

The larger stated height can help a landscape project begin with more substantial planting material, though the listing recommends spacing plants 10–15 feet apart for mature spread. USDA Zones 6–9 provide a hardiness guide, and full sun to partial shade with adaptable soil supports placement in varied settings. Water regularly while roots establish, then maintain consistent moisture; early spring or fall is the recommended planting season.

Skip it if you need closely spaced hedge starters; the Dwarf Carolina Cherry Laurel from CitronellaKing has a compact form for a more controlled screen.

This larger Cherry Laurel suits buyers wanting a substantial landscape plant for a spacious screen or specimen planting in Zones 6–9. Its recommended 10–15-foot spacing is an important boundary for anyone planning a narrow, tightly packed hedge.

Listed on Amazon as: Cherry Laurel Shrub, 5 gal. Nursery Pot, 4-5 ft. Tall

#7

7. Generic Cherry Laurel 7-Gallon

• Care Instructions: Thrives in full sun and rich soil
• Weight: 25 lb

Best for: Large-Pot Cherry Laurel.

Why it ranks #7: The 7-gallon nursery-pot Cherry Laurel is listed at 4–5 feet tall and suits buyers seeking a larger plant for a hedge.

A 4–5-foot Cherry Laurel in a 7-gallon nursery pot gives a hedge or landscape project a substantial evergreen starter. Glossy dark green foliage supports year-round screening, while fragrant white flower spikes in spring are followed by small blackish-red fruits that attract birds.

The larger container and listed height distinguish this plant from small-pot starters, while the recommended 10–15-foot spacing helps set expectations for a roomy planting rather than a tightly packed hedge. It is listed for USDA Zones 6–9 and grows in full sun to partial shade, with adaptable soil conditions. Planting in early spring or fall gives it time to establish; the listing also describes it as low maintenance.

Skip it if you have a narrow hedge strip that cannot allow 10–15-foot spacing; the Dwarf Carolina Cherry Laurel from CitronellaKing has a more compact mature form.

This large-pot Cherry Laurel suits buyers seeking a substantial plant for a spacious screen or landscape position in Zones 6–9. Its height and spacing guidance make it less suited to narrow hedge rows or confined borders.

Listed on Amazon as: Cherry Laurel Shrub, 7 gal. Nursery Pot, 4-5 ft. Tall (Due to Agricultural Laws, we Cannot Ship to CA, AZ, AK, or HI)

#8

8. CitronellaKing Bay Laurel

• Care Instructions: After unpacking, place your new plants in…
• Weight: 16 oz

Best for: Edible Bay Laurel Pair.

Why it ranks #8: Two Bay Laurel starters can serve hedge or screen plantings, and their aromatic leaves are edible; the listing gives USDA Zones 8–11.

Aromatic edible leaves make these two Bay Laurel starters useful beyond ornamental screening: the foliage can season soups, stews, and other dishes. The fully rooted plants arrive in 3.5-inch cubes, ready for hedges, privacy screens, containers, or herb gardens, with evergreen growth for year-round structure.

Bay Laurel’s dense, upright growth can serve as a hedge or screen, while its aromatic leaves offer a culinary harvest for an herb garden or container planting. The two rooted starters suit smaller projects, and the listed mature dimensions—10–30 feet tall and 15–35 feet wide—call for space planning. Full sun, well-draining soil, and moderate watering are recommended; the plant is listed for USDA Zones 8–11 and becomes drought tolerant once established.

Skip it if you garden in USDA Zone 7; the Dwarf Carolina Cherry Laurel from CitronellaKing is listed for Zones 7–10.

Choose this pair if you want an evergreen hedge or container plant whose aromatic leaves can also be used in cooking. Its Zones 8–11 range and broad mature dimensions are important climate and space considerations.

Listed on Amazon as: 2 Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) – Aromatic Edible Evergreen Tree or Shrub for Hedges & Culinary Use | 3.5” Nursery Cubes, Ready-to-Plant Live Starter Plants

#9

9. Green Valley Cherry Laurel 2-Pack

• Care Instructions: Plant In Full Sun To Partial Shade; Water…
• Weight: 2 lb
• Material Feature: Live Plant

Best for: Two-Plant Hedge Starter.

Why it ranks #9: Two 6–12-inch Cherry Laurel starters in 2.5-inch pots suit a small planting, though the pack supplies fewer plants than the ten-packs.

Two Cherry Laurel starters, each 6–12 inches tall in a 2.5-inch pot, suit a small hedge or border project without a larger planting set. Their glossy dark green leaves provide year-round visual appeal, and the plants are ready to transplant into a garden or larger pot.

The two-plant count fits a limited planting project or a small start to a longer hedge, while the compact pots mean transplanting is needed before the plants establish in their final positions. Cherry Laurel is described as thriving in a variety of soil types. The care guidance recommends full sun to partial shade, regular watering to keep soil moist but not waterlogged, spring slow-release fertilizer, and late-winter or early-spring pruning.

Skip it if you are planting a long hedge and need more starters at once; the Green Valley Nursery ten-plant Cherry Laurel pack better suits that scale.

This two-plant set fits a small border, a limited hedge section, or a gradual planting project. Expect to transplant the 6–12-inch starters and follow the listed watering and pruning guidance as they establish.

Listed on Amazon as: 2 Cherry Laurel Hedging Plants Fast Growing Shrubs, 6-12 Inc Tall in 2.5 Inch Pot

#10

10. Green Promise Farms Mountain Laurel

Best for: Part-Shade Flowering Laurel.

Why it ranks #10: This Mountain Laurel is an ornamental evergreen with late-May and early-June flowers, but the listing emphasizes naturalizing rather than hedge use.

Soft pink flowers in late May and early June give Kalmia latifolia ‘Carousel’ a distinctive seasonal role in a hedge or naturalized planting. The fully rooted plant arrives in a #3 container and can be planted upon arrival when weather permits, with partial shade listed as a suitable exposure.

This Mountain Laurel is listed for USDA Zones 5–8 and matures to 8–10 feet tall and wide, helping buyers assess both climate and spacing before planting. Partial shade suits wooded edges, where its naturalizing use is specifically noted. The #3 container arrives fully rooted, making it ready for planting when weather permits; glossy foliage and burgundy stems add year-round structure alongside the late-spring flowers.

Skip it if you garden in USDA Zone 9; Cherry Laurel from Simpson Nursery is listed for Zones 6–9.

Choose ‘Carousel’ for a partially shaded garden edge where flowering Mountain Laurel and naturalizing growth suit the plan. Its 8–10-foot mature dimensions need room, and its listed hardiness range is USDA Zones 5–8.

Listed on Amazon as: Kalmia lat. 'Carousel' (Mountain Laurel) Evergreen, white flowers with burgundy, #3 – Size Container