Many varieties of prunus, including flowering cherries and plums, are deciduous, but the evergreen types are excellent for screening and hedging, as their large glossy leaves and dense growth hide ugly views and deter intruders.
To keep it tidy, prune bushes in late winter and trim hedges in late summer, using secateurs and dispose of clippings, as laurel are poisonous.
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