Portuguese Laurel Hedging 140/150cm 20 Litre Pot

Portuguese Laurel Hedging (Prunus lusitanica Angustifolia) – Root Ball 140–160cm

Stylish Evergreen Hedge for Privacy and Structure

Portuguese Laurel is a versatile and elegant evergreen shrub, known for its glossy dark green leaves and upright, dense habit. Supplied as a root ball at 140–160cm, this size offers instant screening with a touch of maturity, ideal for creating formal or informal hedges that provide year-round privacy.

This moderately fast-growing shrub is easy to maintain and shapes beautifully, making it perfect for well-manicured garden borders or naturalistic privacy screens.

Key Features

• Height Supplied: 140–160cm (excluding root ball)

• Foliage: Glossy, lance-shaped dark green leaves with striking red stems

• Growth Rate: Moderate – 30–50cm per year

• Spacing: 50–70cm apart

• Form: Dense, upright, and bushy habit

• Planting Season: October to April for best results

Perfect For

• Instant Privacy: Provides an effective screen with minimal waiting

• Formal & Informal Hedges: Excellent for clipping or allowing natural shape

• Garden Boundaries: Adds classic, evergreen structure to any garden

• Medium to Large Gardens: Ideal for gardens needing mature, reliable hedging

Growing & Care Tips

• Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil; adaptable to various soil types

• Watering: Water regularly after planting; drought-tolerant once established

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

• Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK

Tip: Early light pruning encourages thick, dense growth for optimal privacy.

Why Choose Portuguese Laurel 140–160cm Root Ball?

• Provides instant height and density for effective screening

• Glossy, evergreen foliage adds year-round garden appeal

• Strong, well-established root ball ensures quick adaptation

• Versatile for both formal and natural hedge styles