Skip Laurel — Price Comparison
Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis'
5 Gallon: $99.95 to $128.95 across 2 nurseries — save up to 22% by comparing.
Quick Facts
- Hardiness Zones
- 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Sun
- Full sun to full shade
- Mature Size
- 10-15 ft tall x 5-7 ft wide
- Bloom Time
- Spring (white flower spikes)
- Type
- Broadleaf evergreen shrub
Current Prices
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Prices last checked: July 09, 2026
| Size | Best Price | Specials |
|---|---|---|
| Quart | $37.95 at PlantingTree | — |
| 1 Gallon | $57.95 at Fast Growing Trees | HURRY30 |
| 2 Gallon | $62.95 at PlantingTree | — |
| 3 Gallon | $70.95 at PlantingTree | — |
| 5 Gallon | $99.95 at PlantingTree | — |
| 7 Gallon | $206.95 at Fast Growing Trees | HURRY30 |
| 1-2 ft | $84.95 at PlantingTree | — |
| 2-3 ft | $124.95 at PlantingTree | — |
| 3-4 ft | $134.95 at PlantingTree | — |
| 4-5 ft | $159.95 at PlantingTree | — |
| Retailer | Quart | 1 Gal | 2 Gal | 3 Gal | 5 Gal | 7 Gal | 1-2ft | 2-3ft | 3-4ft | 4-5ft | In Stock | Shipping | Last Checked | Specials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlantingTree | $37.95 | — | $62.95 | $70.95 | $99.95 | — | $84.95 | $124.95 | $134.95 | $159.95 | — | Free over $119 | Jul 09 | — |
| Fast Growing Trees | — | $57.95 | — | $85.95 | $128.95 | $206.95 | — | — | — | — | In Stock | Free over $99 | Jul 09 | HURRY30 |
Prices are checked daily and may not reflect real-time changes. Always verify the final price at the retailer's site before purchasing.
When to Buy & Plant Skip Laurel
Price Seasonality
● Cheap
● Average
● Expensive
Best time to buy: October-November
Most expensive: April
Evergreen privacy trees are in highest demand during spring. Fall prices drop 10-20% as nurseries reduce inventory.
Pro tip: Fall is actually ideal for planting evergreens. Buy in October for best price AND best planting conditions.
Planting Season by Zone
| Zone | Spring Planting | Fall Planting |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 5 | Apr-May | Sep-Oct |
| Zone 6 | Mar-May | Sep-Nov |
| Zone 7 | Mar-Apr | Oct-Nov |
| Zone 8 | Feb-Apr | Oct-Dec |
| Zone 9 | Feb-Mar | Nov-Dec |