Portuguese Laurel Hedging 120/140cm Root Ball

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

Portuguese Laurel Hedging 120/140cm Root Ball Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth White Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.