Laurel Novita A recently introduced selection of cherry laurel, Prunus lauro. Novita has been bred for its exceptional hardiness and disease resistance. It has all the attributes of common laurel- evergreen, quick, tough, reliable and will take shade. Any regular free draining soil, not suitable for coastal exposure. The leaves and seeds are poisonous, but are unpalatable and are generally avoided by animals, but worth bearing in mind when deciding where to plant this hedge. Site: Tolerates some inland exposureSoil: Well-drained normal soilsPosition: Tolerates full sun, to full shade - but may get leggy in full shadeSeason of Interest: Evergreen foliage & creamy-white flowers in early SummerHardiness: Fully hardyHeight: 20ft (6m) Spread: 20ft (6m)Hedging Spacings: 18’’(45cm) for hedges up to 6ft. Space 2ft (60cm) apart; for hedges 6ft+