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Schip Laurel (Skip Laurel)

If you need a hedge that actually stays full in the places other evergreens fail, Schip Laurel is the plant that gets it done. Shady property lines, narrow side yards, and busy neighborhood edges often stay exposed because most hedges thin out without strong sun. Schip Laurel solves that problem with dense, glossy foliage that stays lush from top to bottom, even in partial shade. It grows quickly, handles tough urban conditions, and creates a clean, polished privacy wall that looks good every month of the year.

Botanical Name: Prunus laurocerasus ‘Schipkaensis’
Common Name: Schip Laurel, Skip Laurel

Why It Works

• Reliable in shade — one of the few evergreen shrubs that keeps its density without full sun
• Fast results, often adding up to 2 feet per year
• Handles heat, cold, salt, and pollution
• Upright, narrow form with glossy dark green leaves
• Fragrant white spring blooms and bird‑attracting drupes
• Low maintenance with light pruning
• More deer‑resistant than many broadleaf evergreens

Planting & Care

Space plants 5 feet apart for a seamless privacy hedge. Grows best in part to full sun and adapts to most soils. Water regularly during establishment, then enjoy a dependable, low‑effort screen.

Shipping Size: 2.5‑inch pots and quart pots
Shipping Restrictions: Not available to CA, CO, WA, AZ, or OR

Schip Laurel – Problem‑Centric FAQ

What problem does Schip Laurel solve?
It creates dense, year‑round privacy in areas where most hedges thin out, especially in partial shade.

Why choose this plant instead of something else?
Very few evergreens stay full from top to bottom in lower light. Schip Laurel does — and it grows fast.

Is it good for privacy hedges?
Yes. Its upright form and dense foliage make it one of the strongest evergreen screening shrubs for residential landscapes.

Will it grow in shade?
Yes. It performs well in part shade and maintains a thick, uniform appearance.

Does it need much pruning?
Only light shaping in spring or summer to encourage fullness.

Is it deer‑resistant?
More deer‑resistant than many hedge plants, though no plant is completely deer‑proof.

How far apart should I plant them?
Space about 5 feet apart for a solid, seamless privacy wall.