Genolia is a compact, upright evergreen hedging plant with narrow glossy dark green leaves.
It is fast growing and hardy, making it an ideal choice for the Irish garden.
Available in 3L pots, at 50/60cms in height.
Wondering how Genolia compares to common laurel or Portuguese laurel?
Read our full guide to Genolia laurel hedging for a side-by-side comparison and planting FAQ.
| Tree Sizes | 3L Potted |
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Genolia Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus ‘Genolia’) is a compact, upright Laurel variety that’s becoming increasingly popular for hedging in Ireland. It is a fast-growing, hardy evergreen with narrow, glossy dark green leaves and can produce up to approximately 2ft of growth per year once established in good conditions.
Unlike traditional Cherry Laurel, Genolia has been bred to grow in a naturally narrower and more upright shape. This makes it particularly useful where you want a dense evergreen hedge without allowing it to spread too far into a garden, driveway or path.
Genolia also has good resistance to common Laurel problems such as shot hole and bacterial leaf spot, making it an attractive, relatively low-maintenance choice for Irish gardens.
The big advantage of Genolia Laurel hedging is its naturally narrow growth habit.
Traditional Laurel is excellent for creating a fast-growing evergreen screen, but it can become quite wide if left unchecked. Genolia grows more vertically, making it easier to maintain as a neat hedge where space is limited.
This makes it particularly suitable for smaller gardens, driveways, paths and narrower boundaries where you want the privacy of Laurel without such a broad hedge.
Its dense evergreen foliage provides year-round screening, privacy and shelter, while established hedges can also help soften traffic and other background noise.
Genolia Laurel will grow in full sun or light shade and performs well in a wide range of Irish garden conditions.
For the best results, plant in reasonably fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Good soil preparation and keeping the area around young plants free from grass and weeds will help the hedge establish more quickly.
Genolia is hardy and retains its dark green foliage throughout winter, providing colour and screening all year round.
Bare-root Genolia Laurel can be planted during the dormant season from November through to March.
Potted Genolia Laurel can be planted throughout the year provided the ground and weather conditions are suitable.
If planting potted Genolia during spring or summer, pay particular attention to watering while the plants establish, especially during periods of warm or dry weather.
We recommend planting our Genolia Laurel hedging at approximately 3 plants per metre in a single row to create a dense hedge.
We do not recommend planting Laurel in a double row. Genolia’s naturally upright and compact growth habit allows the plants to fill out into a dense screen without requiring staggered double-row planting.
Our strong, bushy 3L potted Genolia Laurel plants can also be planted at approximately 3 plants per metre for a dense, established-looking hedge.
Good preparation will give your new hedge the best possible start.
Newly planted bare-root hedging should be checked after particularly windy weather. If plants have moved or loosened, firm the soil around them again so that the roots remain in good contact with the surrounding soil.
Applying a layer of bark mulch around the newly planted hedge can also help suppress weeds and retain moisture around the roots.
Genolia responds well to pruning and can easily be maintained as a neat, formal hedge.
During the first year or two, allow the plants time to establish while lightly trimming the sides where necessary to encourage bushier growth. Once the hedge reaches the required height, the top can also be trimmed to maintain the desired shape.
Late summer or autumn is a suitable time for general trimming, but always check carefully for active bird nests before carrying out hedge cutting.
White flowers may also appear on more mature Genolia plants in spring.
Both Genolia and traditional Cherry Laurel make excellent evergreen screening hedges, but there is an important difference in how they grow.
Traditional Laurel has a broader, vigorous growth habit and is ideal where you want to establish a large, dense evergreen screen quickly.
Genolia Laurel grows in a narrower, more upright shape, making it particularly useful where space is limited or you want a more compact hedge that’s easier to keep within a defined width.
Looking at the different options? View our full range of Laurel Hedging Plants.
Yes. Genolia Laurel is evergreen and retains its glossy dark green foliage throughout the year, making it an excellent choice for year-round privacy and screening.
Once established in good growing conditions, Genolia Laurel can produce up to approximately 2ft of growth per year.
We recommend approximately 3 Genolia Laurel plants per metre in a single row for a dense hedge.
We recommend planting Genolia Laurel in a single row rather than a staggered double row. Its upright, compact growth habit allows the plants to develop into a dense hedge without requiring double-row planting.
Bare-root Genolia Laurel is normally planted from November through to March. Potted plants can be planted throughout the year when ground and weather conditions are suitable.
Genolia has a narrower and more upright growth habit than traditional Cherry Laurel. This makes it particularly suitable for smaller gardens and narrow boundaries where you want a dense evergreen screen without the hedge becoming excessively wide.
Genolia Laurel can grow in full sun or light shade. As with most hedging, good soil preparation, adequate moisture and suitable drainage will help the plants establish successfully.
For more information on choosing, planting and maintaining Genolia, read our Guide to Genolia Laurel Hedging Plants.
You can also watch our video guide to planting Genolia Laurel Hedging Plants.
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