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Portuguese Laurel 20/25cm Bare Root Delivery from November

Portuguese Laurel 20/25cm Bare Root Delivery from November

Prunus lusitanica
20/25cm Tall. Perfect answer for doing a nice sized hedge on a budget. Plant 2 or 3 per metre and within a year or so you will have a lovely bushy hedge
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Portuguese Laurel
Prunus lusitanica
RHS AGM Winner Pollinator Friendly
Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
H5 (-15 to -10°C)
Mature size
Higher than 12m tall × Wider than 8m wide
Foliage
Evergreen
Flowers
White
Flowering
Summer
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Aspect
North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Supplied as
Bare Root
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About Portuguese Laurel 20/25cm Bare Root Delivery from November

Portuguese Laurel Hedging 20/25cm Bare Root

Compact Evergreen Hedge Plants for Economical Screening

These 20–25cm bare root Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) plants offer an affordable and reliable option for starting a dense, evergreen hedge. Ideal for gardeners willing to allow a little extra time for growth, these smaller plants establish well and develop into robust, glossy-leaved screens.

Portuguese Laurel is celebrated for its dark green, leathery leaves and elegant, upright growth habit, making it a popular choice for both formal and informal hedging.

Key Features

  • Supplied Height: 20–25cm (bare root, young plants)

  • Foliage: Glossy, dark green, oval-shaped evergreen leaves

  • Growth Rate: Moderate, approximately 20–30cm per year

  • Mature Height: 3–5 metres if left untrimmed

  • Form: Upright, dense shrub

  • Flowers: Small, white, fragrant blooms in late spring (on mature plants)

  • Berries: Bright red berries in autumn, attractive to wildlife

Planting & Spacing

  • Best Planting Time: November to March (dormant season)

  • Spacing:

    • 3 plants per metre for a single row hedge

    • 5 plants per metre for staggered double rows to accelerate coverage

  • Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil but adapts to various conditions

  • Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade

  • Maintenance: Regular trimming encourages dense, bushy growth and maintains shape

Why Choose 20/25cm Bare Root?

  • Cost-effective entry point for creating a beautiful hedge

  • Suitable for larger projects or those with patience for gradual growth

  • Easy to handle and plant, with strong root systems for good establishment

Benefits of Portuguese Laurel Hedging

  • Year-round dense evergreen screening for privacy and wind protection

  • Elegant, glossy foliage adds refined structure to garden boundaries

  • Adaptable to a variety of soils and light conditions

  • Wildlife-friendly — flowers attract pollinators and berries feed birds

  • Low maintenance once established, suitable for formal and informal hedges

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