Prunus lusitanica - young leaves in late Spring

Prunus lusitanica

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(Portuguese Laurel) A large evergreen shrub or very small, branching tree once established, often used for hedging or screening with glossy dark green leaves. The young shoots have are reddish in colour which contrasts well against the dark green leaves.

Candle-like spikes of white flower appear on the branches in early summer. Excellent as a hedge once established.

For a dense hedge plant at approx 80 cm apart.

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Supplied Size:
  • 3 litre pot (2-3 years old, 30-40 cm tall)

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(For any number of plants
by courier to most of the UK*)

Standard: £5.95
Priority: £15
Click & Collect: free

*Surcharges apply for delivery to Highlands & Islands.
Standard shipping is shown as default
this can be changed during checkout.

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  • Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
  • Soil: Any fertile soil.
  • Hardiness: Hardy.
  • Flowering Period: May.
  • Flower Colour: White
  • Rate of Growth: Moderate.
  • Habit: Large branching shrub or small tree once established. Can be pruned regularly in summer to a set height if required.
    • Height: If not pruned up to 10 - 12 m (30 - 40 ft)
    • Spread: If not pruned up to 8 - 10 m (26 - 30 ft)
How Much Sun
Light Shade, Full Sun
Eventual Size
Shrub - Large (3m+), Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
Growing Conditions
Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Alkaline, Soil: Damp/Wet
Special Features
Evergreen, Screening/Hedge
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