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Laurels are bad news. They don't half grow!

Yes, true, laurels do really shoot up, every year and they do need
trimming back on the sides as well, otherwise, like rhododendrons they
just keep spreading ever outwards with the outer surface being a fairly
thin but dense wall of leaves and the inside of the bush being "empty".
However, they are much easier and more pleasant to trim, in my
experience, despite the amount of work involved. If you don't mind
trimming them, top and sides, every year, then the secret is simply to
never let them get to a height where trimming the top section is
difficult for you. There lovely luscious shiny green leaves are a
year-round pleasure.

Eddy.