names cherry laurel 'Rotundifolia' Family Rosaceae Dense, bushy, evergreen shrub with large glossy, dark green leaves in 2/3 or 5L pots. It makes an excellent hedging plant, and can cope with deep shade under trees as well as full sun. Small white flowers are produced on spikes in mid-spring, followed by cherry red berries. Position: full sun, partial shade or shade. Soil: will grow in all. Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: April Flower colour: white Other features: a very versatile hedging shrub Hardiness: fully hardy Prune in either spring or summer. Mature plants can tolerate hard pruning in spring, cutting back to the old wood. Eventual height: 5m Plants are easily maintained at a smaller height and spread by annual trimming.