There are a number of alternative to Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus ‘Rotundifolia’). See the list below:
Portugal Laurel (Prunus lusitanica)
Griselinia littoralis
Viburnum tinus
Privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium)
Photinia ‘Red Robin’
Firethorn (Pyracantha)
Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)
Cupressocyparis leylandii (Green Leylandii)
Cupressocyparis leylandii ‘Castlewellan Gold’ (Golden Leylandii)
Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)
Yew (Taxus baccata)