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Portuguese Laurel Hedging 140/150cm 20 Litre Pot

Portuguese Laurel Hedging 140/150cm 20 Litre Pot

Prunus lusitanica Angustifolia
Bushy Portuguese Laurel 140/160cm high and 50/60cm wide, plant at 2 per metre or push them up closer for an instant screen.
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Portuguese Laurel
Prunus lusitanica Angustifolia
RHS AGM Winner Pollinator Friendly
Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
H5 (-15 to -10°C)
Mature size
4-8m tall × 4-8m wide
Foliage
Evergreen
Flowers
White
Flowering
Summer
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Aspect
North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Supplied as
Pot Grown
Growth rate
Moderate
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About 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

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