Portuguese Laurel Hedge Plants | Prunus Lusitanica 80-100cm | Fast Growing

• Common Name: Portuguese Laurel
• Botanical Name: prunus lusitanica
• Height: 80-100cm initially, reaching up to 6 metres over 20 years if left untrimmed
• Foliage: Glossy evergreen leaves with distinctive red stems
• Flowering: Small, fragrant white flowers in racemes during early summer
• Fruit: Small, dark purple fruits in autumn
• Growth Rate: Slow growth ensures long-term stability and structure
• Optimal Planting Density: 3-4 plants per metre for a dense hedge
• Pack Size: 10 plants in 5-litre pots
• Locally Grown: Nurtured in the Staffordshire Moorlands for exceptional health and hardiness

• Hedging & Screening: Create a formal, evergreen border or privacy screen using these portuguese laurel hedge plants.
• Landscape Design: Ideal for both private gardens and public parks, adding structure and year-round visual interest.
• Garden Focal Point: Use as a standout feature, and compare our offerings with other varieties like prunus lusitanica full standard for a more dramatic impact.

• Watering: Ensure regular watering, especially during hot weather, to keep the foliage lush.
• Pruning: Apply pruning portuguese laurel techniques to maintain the desired shape and encourage healthy growth.
• Feeding: A balanced fertilizer in early spring will support optimal plant development.
• Sunlight: Thrives in a range of light conditions from full sun to partial shade.
• Additional Tips: For tailored gardening advice, our experts are ready to help you get the best from your Portuguese Laurel plants.

Portuguese Laurels can stand alone, clipped or unclipped. Or plant a series of individuals to form a geometrically arranged group, or an avenue. Or plant a pair for winter structure. Good companions for picking up the colour of the red stems could include hybrid plum-red hellebores (Helleborus x hybridus). Smaller, shiny-leaved evergreens like Sarcococca confusa, Skimmia x confusa ‘Kew Green’ and Helix hedera ‘Ivalace’ could also be planted nearby.

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