QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsHedges and Shelter beltslaurel 0 Vote Up Vote Down tom d asked 14 years ago I am about to plant some laurel hedging. would it be ok to set at 2ft apart even though the potted laurel is only 18inch in height or should i go every 18inchs apart? what would be the difference in the hedge getting established? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago Two feet apart is fine for laurel, which will take an extra year to fill in over a 18″ spacing.