Portuguese Laurel-Prunus lusitanica, Variable Sizes

£29.94 – £156.00 inc. VAT

Evergreen
Hardier than Cherry laurel
Slower growing than Cherry laurel
Happy in shallow chalk soils where Cherry laurel will not do
Pruning allows it to be reduced almost to ground level

Wonderful evergreen shrub/ small tree reaching 5 metres if left unchecked. Leaves have reddish tinge to petioles. flowers white, scented if untrimmed in June. Fruits red to dark purple in autumn.

Our recommendation is to space each plant 85 centimetres apart.

Will not tolerate permanently waterlogged soil

Categories: All Products, Evergreen, Hedging, Taller Hedging Tags: Berries, Evergreen, Favours Dry Soil, Favours Full Sun, Favours Partial Sun, Flowering, Likes Well-Drained Soil, Privacy Hedge, Quick Growth Rate, Shade Tolerant SKU:PRULU10

Description

Portuguese Laurel

Portuguese Laurel otherwise known as Prunus lusitanica is more versatile than it’s counterpart Cherry Laurel, accepting even shallow chalk soils and is hardier, making an excellent hedging plant that is easily manageable. An added benefit of being less vigorous than Cherry Laurel is the tightness of the hedge.

Portuguese Laurel At-A-Glance

Foliage Type: Evergreen
Hardiness: ✯✯✯✯✯+1
Ease of maintenance: ✯✯✯✯✯
Versatility: ✯✯✯✯
Drought Resistance: ✯✯✯✯
Soil type: Any except strongly acidicac
Wet/Dry: Either but not waterlogged
Preferred situation: Full sun to shade
Height: Up to 5m
Growth Rate:✯✯✯✯