Portuguese Laurel 25 Litre 130/150cm

Prunus lusitanica – Elegant, Evergreen Structure for Hedges & Screens

Prunus lusitanica, commonly known as Portuguese Laurel, is a refined evergreen shrub or small tree renowned for its glossy, dark green leaves and deep red stems. Ideal for hedging, screening, or standalone structure, it brings year-round interest and a touch of formality to any garden.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: New foliage emerges glossy and rich; panicles of small, fragrant white flowers begin to appear.

• Summer: Maintains its dense, dark green foliage while flowers may give way to small red fruits.

• Autumn: Leaves stay vibrant and evergreen; berries mature to black, attracting birds.

• Winter: Offers excellent evergreen coverage, providing structure and privacy throughout the colder months.

Key Features

• Evergreen elegance – Dense, glossy leaves stay green all year, offering consistent coverage.

• Fragrant white flowers – Upright clusters of small blooms attract pollinators in late spring and early summer.

• Red stems and black fruits – Provide subtle seasonal colour contrast.

• Ideal for hedging – Naturally dense habit makes it perfect for formal or informal hedges and screens.

• Tolerant and tough – Withstands pruning, urban pollution, wind, and drought once established.

Perfect For

• Hedging and screening – Provides an excellent evergreen barrier for privacy or wind protection.

• Formal gardens – Can be shaped into neat forms or left to grow more naturally.

• Urban and roadside planting – Tough and tolerant of city conditions and pollution.

• Large containers – Works well in planters for terraces or patios when kept trimmed.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.

• Soil: Adapts well to most well-drained soils, including clay and chalk.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK, withstanding frost and exposed positions.

• Care: Clip annually in late summer to maintain a neat hedge or shape; water regularly during the first season.

Looks Great With

• Buxus or Yew – For layered evergreen structure in formal designs.

• Flowering shrubs – Such as Viburnum or Hydrangea for contrast in texture and colour.

• Grasses and perennials – Combine with ornamental grasses or summer-flowering perennials for a softer look.

• Topiary – Pair with clipped shapes like Euonymus or Taxus for architectural balance.

Prunus lusitanica is a smart, versatile evergreen that combines strength, beauty, and structure. Whether you’re planting a dense hedge, creating a privacy screen, or adding year-round greenery, it’s a reliable, low-maintenance choice for British gardens.

Portuguese Laurel 25 Litre 130/150cm Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth 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.