QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsHedges and Shelter beltslaurel hedging 0 Vote Up Vote Down michael budgen asked 15 years ago I have just planted bare root laurel hedging should they be topped to allow them to bush out or leave until they reach required height . 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago Yes, you can tip back laurel a little to make it bushier but it will bush out in any case eventually.