Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) boasts these glossy, deep-green leaves that stay green all year round, and you can’t miss those beautiful red stems. In summer, you’ll be treated to lovely, fragrant white flowers, followed by black fruits in the autumn. The best part is, this shrub isn’t picky at all! It thrives in just about any site or soil. Oh, and did I mention it can grow up to 6 meters if you let it, but fear not, it has a slow growth that can easily be shaped.