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I wouldn’t really take too much notice of their opinions. Cherry laurel won’t be taking over a native hedge as there’s nothing there currently. Being poisonous to pets if eaten is not a bad thing especially cats that aren’t native, kill birds and shit everywhere.
They’re great for birds nesting too.
Cherry laurel ticks all the boxes - evergreen, grows quickly, great screening and kills cats👌
these guys don't like cherry laurel
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cherry-laurel-may-best-choice-your-garden-heres-why-protectearth