Portuguese Laurel Hedging Myrtifolia 15 Litre Pot 150-160cm

Portuguese Laurel Hedging – Prunus lusitanica 'Myrtifolia' – 15 Litre Pot

Prunus lusitanica 'Myrtifolia', also known as Narrow Leaf Portuguese Laurel, is a premium evergreen hedging plant admired for its neat, slender foliage and deep red stems, offering a more elegant and refined look compared to the standard variety. Grown in a generous 15-litre pot, these well-established plants are ideal for creating an instant impact hedge or screen.

This cultivar’s naturally dense habit and year-round interest make it a top choice for formal gardens, driveways, and contemporary landscapes where structure and low maintenance are key.

🌿 Why Choose 15L Myrtifolia Portuguese Laurel for Hedging?

• Large, Strong Plants – The 15-litre pot ensures a more mature plant with a robust root system for faster establishment.

• Evergreen Foliage – Narrow, dark green leaves provide excellent year-round coverage and privacy.

• Elegant Growth Habit – Neater and more upright than standard Portuguese Laurel — ideal for shaping or formal hedges.

• Low Maintenance & Tolerant – Withstands trimming, pollution, drought (once established), and most soils.

• All-Season Interest – Glossy leaves, reddish stems, spring flowers, and autumn berries.

📏 Plant Details:

• Pot Size: 15 Litre

• Current Height: Approx. 140/150cm (may vary slightly depending on season)

• Ultimate Height: 3–5m (can be pruned to preferred height)

• Spacing for Hedging: 2–3 plants per metre for a dense screen

• Position: Full sun to deep shade

• Soil: Well-drained, tolerates clay, chalk, and loam

• Hardiness: Fully hardy and wind resistant

🌸 Seasonal Features:

• Spring – Small white flowers with a sweet fragrance

• Autumn – Red berries turning black, providing food for birds

• Year-Round – Attractive evergreen foliage and deep red stems

🌱 Care & Planting Tips:

• Water regularly during the first growing season — especially in dry spells — to help roots establish.

• Mulch annually to retain moisture and improve soil health.

• Prune once or twice a year to maintain shape and size — late spring or early autumn is ideal.

With its refined appearance and tough nature, Portuguese Laurel 'Myrtifolia' in a 15L pot is the perfect choice for gardeners looking for a luxurious, evergreen hedge that’s easy to maintain and quick to establish. Ideal for both traditional and modern landscapes.

Portuguese Laurel Hedging Myrtifolia 15 Litre Pot 150-160cm 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.