Watering a Portuguese Laurel

Just planted 9no 1m high Portuguese laurels in the back garden. Have read that they are very thirsty when planted in the warmer months and that they require optimal soil moisture more than most. Have also read that they don’t take well to
Waterlogged souls so the balance will be key to their survival. Have fed the sooo with blood fish and bones fertiliser but bed to know how often would they need watered. Many forums offer advice to “frequently” water them although as a complete novice I was hoping for something more quantifiable (i.e everyday or twice a day if it doesn’t rain etc.) Help!!!

 

It self seeds around here, I've never assumed it was a plant that need much watering.

Having said that, yes first year after planting perhaps one good soaking a week if we don't get substantial rain, but a lot depends on what kind of soil you have.

 

I'm not a expert by any means so can only go off my experience so far. We planted a hedge of Portuguese Laurel in around a month ago to hopefully separate the garden into 2 eventually. Mine I planted are smaller than yours too however I'm watering with a hose every 2 days. A good soak preferably in the evening. When we have a good downpour I leave again for 2 days and they seem to be doing ok. See pic below. I also have a little tester thingymajig that has 2 prongs you can stick in the soil and it let's you know if your soil is moist or dry and what Ph your soil is (from Amazon) really helpful if you are unsure. I hope this might be a little help for you and good luck. Keep us posted as to how they are doing.

 

My goodness, I hope you folk plan on keeping your hedges low and maintained as they look awfully close together to me. I planted one in Bucks and it quickly grew to 40 feet plus. Lovely trees.

 

Hi @Victoria yes we only want ours around 3ft and I'm really lucky to have the time to maintain.