Portuguese Laurel Super Sized 3/3.5m 200 Litre Pot

Portuguese Laurel Instant Hedging 225/240cm – Dense Evergreen Privacy Screen

Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) is a premium evergreen hedging plant, prized for its dense, glossy foliage, elegant form, and instant impact. Supplied at 225–240cm, this instant hedging offers immediate structure, privacy, and year-round screening for gardens and landscapes.

Seasonal Beauty & Colour

• Spring: Fresh flush of dark green, glossy leaves and fragrant clusters of small white flowers.
  
• Summer: Dense evergreen foliage maintains a neat, formal look.
  
• Autumn: Rich green canopy remains intact, offering long-lasting coverage.
  
• Winter: Retains full foliage, providing reliable screening and wind protection.

Structure & Growth

• Height & Spread: Supplied at 275 – 300cm for instant maturity and cover.

• Ultimate Height: Higher than 12m
• Ultimate Spread: Wider than 8m

• Habit: Upright, bushy, and naturally dense—ideal for hedging and boundaries.

• Foliage: Small, glossy dark green leaves with a fine texture for a refined look.

Perfect For

• Creating instant privacy and screening in gardens
• Defining property boundaries with a smart, formal hedge
• Shelterbelts and windbreaks in exposed areas
• Contemporary or traditional garden designs

Planting & Care

• Position: Full sun to partial shade.

• Soil: Grows well in fertile, well-drained soil; adaptable to chalky or clay conditions.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in UK climates.

• Maintenance: Trim once or twice a year to maintain shape and density.

Why Choose Portuguese Laurel Instant Hedging?

• Immediate height and coverage at 275 – 300cm
• Evergreen foliage for year-round privacy
• Elegant, dense growth that responds well to trimming
• Hardy, low-maintenance, and long-lived

Companion Planting Ideas

• Pair with ornamental grasses for softness at the base.

• Combine with flowering shrubs like Hydrangea or Viburnum for seasonal contrast.

• Use alongside evergreens such as Buxus or Taxus for a layered hedge design.

Portuguese Laurel Instant Hedging 275/300cm is the ultimate choice for creating a mature, evergreen screen with immediate impact—perfect for privacy, structure, and timeless garden style.

Portuguese Laurel Super Sized 3/3.5m 200 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth Early summer White Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.