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Portuguese Laurel Hedging 120/140cm Root Ball Delivery from October

Portuguese Laurel Hedging 120/140cm Root Ball Delivery from October

Prunus lusitanica
Bushy Portuguese Laurel, 120/140cm high and 30/40cm wide, plant at 2 per metre or push them up closer for an instant screen.
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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
Root Ball
Growth rate
Moderate
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About Portuguese Laurel Hedging 120/140cm Root Ball Delivery from October

Portuguese Laurel Hedging (Prunus lusitanica Angustifolia) – Root Ball 120–140cm

Compact and Elegant Evergreen Privacy Hedge

Portuguese Laurel is a classic evergreen shrub, prized for its glossy, dark green leaves and upright, bushy growth. Supplied here as a root ball at 120–140cm tall, this size offers a great balance between instant screening and manageable growth, ideal for both formal and informal garden hedges.

Known for its dense foliage and easy shaping, Portuguese Laurel provides reliable, year-round privacy with a neat, refined look.

Key Features

  • Height Supplied: 120–140cm (excluding root ball)

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

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

  • Spacing: 50–70cm apart

  • Form: Upright, dense and bushy

  • Planting Season: Best planted October to April

Ideal For

  • Privacy Screens: Dense evergreen foliage creates year-round shelter

  • Formal & Informal Hedges: Responds well to clipping or natural growth

  • Garden Boundaries: Provides an elegant, classic look

  • Small to Medium Gardens: Perfect size for quick impact without overwhelming space

Growing & Care Tips

  • Position: Full sun to partial shade

  • Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types

  • Watering: Regular watering after planting; drought-tolerant once established

  • Maintenance: Trim once or twice annually to keep tidy

  • Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK

Tip: Light pruning in early years encourages thick, bushy growth for fuller hedges.

Why Choose Portuguese Laurel 120–140cm Root Ball?

  • Provides quick, attractive screening at a manageable size

  • Glossy evergreen foliage adds year-round interest

  • Root ball-grown for strong establishment and drought resilience

  • A versatile hedge that fits many garden styles

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