QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsHedges and Shelter beltsHedging 0 Vote Up Vote Down sylvester asked 8 years ago Can you comment on the following hedging plants with regard to their suitability for front garden in an urban setting: Portuguese Laurel Cherry Laurel 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago Cherry laurel is more vigorous and does not suffer from mildew as Portugal laurel does.