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- To protect the cherry laurel from frost and sun in winter
- Prevent cold damage
- Cut frost damage generously
- Tips & Tricks
To protect the cherry laurel from frost and sun in winter
Frosty wind and ground frost in the cold season can severely damage the cherry laurel. Frost-dry and frozen branches are the result, which are often visible in uncut shrubs until well into the summer.
Prevent cold damage
In rough locations, give the cherry laurel a sheltered location in partial shade or shade. An approximately ten-centimeter-thick mulch layer and in young plants an additional cold protection from vertical fir branches protects the laurel cherry from frost damage. In order for the wood to replace the moisture that has evaporated over the large leaf area, you should additionally water the cherry laurel in frost-free weather.
Cut frost damage generously
If the cherry laurel is frozen back in spite of these care measures in winter, only the courageous grip on the scissors helps. Cut the woodland back deep into healthy wood. In case of major frost damage you can reset the cherry laurel down to the trunk. The evergreen shrub usually drifts quickly and recovers in a short time from the winter damage.
Tips & Tricks
In areas of severe frost, cover the cherry laurel with fleece or shading nets. Due to the loose structure of these fabrics, the cherry laurel can breathe and at the same time be protected against excessive cold and sunlight.