Prunus lusitanica 'Myrtifolia'

Elegant evergreen hedging with compact, glossy foliage

Prunus lusitanica 'Myrtifolia' is a refined form of Portuguese Laurel with smaller, narrower, myrtle-like leaves and a naturally bushy habit. Its rich, dark green foliage, reddish stems, and tidy growth make it ideal for smart, evergreen hedging in both formal and informal settings.

This variety is slower-growing and more compact than standard Portuguese Laurel, offering easy maintenance and a neater appearance. It’s perfect for shaping into dense hedges, topiary forms, or as a backdrop for borders. Fully hardy and tolerant of a wide range of conditions, including shade and urban pollution.

Key Features:

• Compact, glossy foliage on red stems

• Naturally dense, evergreen screen

• Great for low- to medium-height hedging

• Easy to trim and shape

• More elegant and manageable than standard Portuguese Laurel

Growing Conditions:

• Position: Sun or partial shade

• Soil: Moist but well-drained; adaptable to most soils

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in all UK regions

• Maintenance: Prune once or twice per year to maintain height and shape

Ultimate Height & Spread (unpruned):

• Height: 3–4m

• Spread: 2–3m

• Can be maintained at 1–2m height

• Moderate growth: ~20–40cm per year

Prunus lusitanica 'Myrtifolia' is a smart, compact evergreen ideal for tidy hedges, structure, and year-round garden interest.

Portuguese Laurel Extra Busy Hedging 140/150cm 40 Litre Pot Order For June Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth 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.