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Portuguese Laurel

Prunus lusitanica
$229.95 $459.95

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Portuguese Laurel - Prunus lusitanica

Portuguese Laurel is a premium evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its glossy dark green foliage and elegant upright habit. It delivers year-round privacy, refined structure, and a timeless formal look with minimal maintenance.

🌱 Why Gardeners Love Portuguese Laurel

✔ Glossy evergreen foliage - Provides year-round colour and a polished appearance.
✔ Dense screening habit - Naturally thick growth creates excellent privacy.
✔ Elegant upright form - Looks refined in both formal and modern landscapes.
✔ Highly adaptable plant - Performs well in a wide range of conditions.
✔ Low maintenance choice - Holds shape well with minimal pruning.

🏡 How to Use Portuguese Laurel in Your Garden

✅ Privacy hedging - Ideal for boundaries and screening between properties.
✅ Formal hedges - Clips beautifully for clean, architectural lines.
✅ Feature shrub or small tree - Can be grown as a standalone specimen.
✅ Urban and courtyard gardens - Perfect for structured, space-conscious designs.

Easy Planting & Care Guide

  • Spacing: Plant 80cm to 1m apart for hedging. For faster coverage and a denser hedge, closer spacing and additional plants are recommended.

  • Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is autumn or spring.

  • Mulching & Fertilising: This plant thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to remain healthy.

❔ FAQs About Portuguese Laurel

Is Portuguese Laurel good for hedging?
Yes, it is one of the best options for dense, elegant evergreen hedges.

Does Prunus lusitanica stay green all year?
Yes, it is evergreen and provides year-round foliage and privacy.

How tall does Portuguese Laurel grow?
It can be maintained as a hedge or allowed to grow into a small tree if left untrimmed.

Is Portuguese Laurel easy to maintain?
Yes, it is low maintenance and responds well to pruning.

Is Portuguese Laurel suitable for home gardens?
Yes, its versatility and tidy growth make it ideal for residential gardens.

🌿 Ready to Transform Your Garden?

Create instant structure and privacy now - this elegant evergreen favourite is in high demand and ready to plant.

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Portuguese Laurel - Prunus lusitanica

From $229.95 $459.95

Portuguese Laurel - Prunus lusitanica

Portuguese Laurel is a premium evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its glossy dark green foliage and elegant upright habit. It delivers year-round privacy, refined structure, and a timeless formal look with minimal maintenance.

🌱 Why Gardeners Love Portuguese Laurel

✔ Glossy evergreen foliage - Provides year-round colour and a polished appearance.
✔ Dense screening habit - Naturally thick growth creates excellent privacy.
✔ Elegant upright form - Looks refined in both formal and modern landscapes.
✔ Highly adaptable plant - Performs well in a wide range of conditions.
✔ Low maintenance choice - Holds shape well with minimal pruning.

🏡 How to Use Portuguese Laurel in Your Garden

✅ Privacy hedging - Ideal for boundaries and screening between properties.
✅ Formal hedges - Clips beautifully for clean, architectural lines.
✅ Feature shrub or small tree - Can be grown as a standalone specimen.
✅ Urban and courtyard gardens - Perfect for structured, space-conscious designs.

Easy Planting & Care Guide

❔ FAQs About Portuguese Laurel

Is Portuguese Laurel good for hedging?
Yes, it is one of the best options for dense, elegant evergreen hedges.

Does Prunus lusitanica stay green all year?
Yes, it is evergreen and provides year-round foliage and privacy.

How tall does Portuguese Laurel grow?
It can be maintained as a hedge or allowed to grow into a small tree if left untrimmed.

Is Portuguese Laurel easy to maintain?
Yes, it is low maintenance and responds well to pruning.

Is Portuguese Laurel suitable for home gardens?
Yes, its versatility and tidy growth make it ideal for residential gardens.

🌿 Ready to Transform Your Garden?

Create instant structure and privacy now - this elegant evergreen favourite is in high demand and ready to plant.

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