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Prunus lusitanica

Portuguese laurel

£14.99
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3 litre pot

With glossy leaves and rich red stems, Portuguese laurel makes a smart evergreen choice for structure and privacy.
  • Evergreen
  • Fragrant flowers
  • Excellent hedge plant
  • Architectural structure

  • Aspect

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Hardiness

    Hardy in most parts of the UK, especially in sheltered positions.

  • Flowers

    June, July

  • Soil type

    loam, clay, chalk

Prunus lusitanica
Prunus lusitanica

  • Why we like this plant

    Prunus lusitanica is prized for its refined appearance and dependable evergreen coverage. The glossy foliage and dark red stems add elegance throughout the year, while its dense growth makes it ideal for screening, boundaries and formal garden design.

  • About this plant

    A dense, elegant evergreen with glossy dark green leaves and striking red stems, valued for screening, hedging and year-round structure.

  • Key features

    • Glossy evergreen foliage with rich red stems
    • Fragrant white flower spikes in summer
    • Excellent for formal hedging and screening
    • Attractive dark berries follow flowering
    • Tolerant of clipping and shaping

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 400–800cm | Spread: 300–500cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Dense upright evergreen shrub or small tree

  • Moisture

    moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    boundary, hedge, screening border

Planting guide

Plant in autumn or spring into fertile, well-drained soil. Water thoroughly after planting and keep young plants well-watered during dry spells while establishing.

Care tips

Trim in late spring or late summer to maintain shape. Feed annually with a balanced fertiliser and mulch to retain soil moisture.

Winter care

Generally hardy in most UK gardens. Mulch around the base in autumn to protect roots and conserve moisture during colder weather.