{"product_id":"portuguese-laurel-170-180cm-35-litre-pot","title":"Portuguese Laurel 170\/180cm 35 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"228\"\u003ePrunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’ – Refined Evergreen Structure with Year-Round Grace\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"580\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"266\"\u003ePrunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"298\"\u003ePortuguese Laurel\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"355\"\u003ebeautiful, dense evergreen shrub or small tree\u003c\/strong\u003e prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eslender, glossy leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"412\"\u003ered stems\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"435\"\u003egraceful form\u003c\/strong\u003e. More refined and compact than common cherry laurel, it offers an elegant, formal look while remaining \u003cstrong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"577\"\u003erobust, hardy, and low-maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"626\"\u003ehedging, screening, or topiary\u003c\/strong\u003e, ‘Angustifolia’ combines classic structure with rich evergreen beauty all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"719\"\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eWhy Grow \u003cem data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"768\"\u003ePrunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"803\"\u003e1. Elegant Evergreen Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eSmall, narrow, dark green leaves on \u003cstrong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"859\"\u003ereddish stems\u003c\/strong\u003e create a sophisticated, polished appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"937\"\u003e2. Fragrant White Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eIn early summer, produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eupright racemes of creamy-white, scented flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by small red-to-black berries loved by birds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003e3. Dense \u0026amp; Refined Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eForms a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eneat, upright, and bushy structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for formal hedges or screening without excessive bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003e4. Hardy \u0026amp; Resilient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eWithstands frost, wind, and pollution, performing well in both rural and urban settings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e5. Low-Maintenance \u0026amp; Long-Lived\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eTolerates pruning well and remains evergreen through all seasons, requiring little care once established.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eHow to Grow \u003cem data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003ePrunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eThrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003efull sun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e; excellent in both sheltered and exposed sites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eGrows well in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003efertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, and tolerates clay, chalk, and loam.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eWater regularly during establishment. Once established, it’s drought-tolerant and easy to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eTrim annually in late summer to maintain shape or density—tolerates hard pruning if required.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003eEvergreen shrub or small tree with upright, bushy form. Typically reaches \u003cstrong data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003e3–6 m high\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003e2–4 m wide\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003eFully hardy across the UK (H5).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003eDesign Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003ePerfect as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003edense evergreen hedge or screen\u003c\/strong\u003e for privacy and wind protection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003eExcellent choice for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003eformal gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003eavenues\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003eshaped topiary forms\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003eUse as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003especimen tree\u003c\/strong\u003e for architectural structure and year-round greenery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003ePairs beautifully with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003eyew, box, or hornbeam\u003c\/strong\u003e in structured designs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2542\"\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003eFinal Thought\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2600\"\u003ePrunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a refined, long-lived evergreen offering elegance, fragrance, and durability. 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