QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsPruningpruning laurel 0 Vote Up Vote Down sheila walsh asked 14 years ago My laurel hedge has grown too tall.When would be the best time to cut it back 3 or 4 feet? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago Laurel can be cut back in late March or early April.