Portuguese Laurel 170/180cm 35 Litre Pot

Prunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’ – Refined Evergreen Structure with Year-Round Grace

Prunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’, known as Portuguese Laurel, is a beautiful, dense evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its slender, glossy leaves, red stems, and graceful form. More refined and compact than common cherry laurel, it offers an elegant, formal look while remaining robust, hardy, and low-maintenance.

Ideal for hedging, screening, or topiary, ‘Angustifolia’ combines classic structure with rich evergreen beauty all year round.

Why Grow Prunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’?

1. Elegant Evergreen Foliage
Small, narrow, dark green leaves on reddish stems create a sophisticated, polished appearance.

2. Fragrant White Flowers
In early summer, produces upright racemes of creamy-white, scented flowers, followed by small red-to-black berries loved by birds.

3. Dense & Refined Habit
Forms a neat, upright, and bushy structure, ideal for formal hedges or screening without excessive bulk.

4. Hardy & Resilient
Withstands frost, wind, and pollution, performing well in both rural and urban settings.

5. Low-Maintenance & Long-Lived
Tolerates pruning well and remains evergreen through all seasons, requiring little care once established.

How to Grow Prunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’

Position:
Thrives in full sun to partial shade; excellent in both sheltered and exposed sites.

Soil:
Grows well in fertile, well-drained soil, and tolerates clay, chalk, and loam.

Watering:
Water regularly during establishment. Once established, it’s drought-tolerant and easy to maintain.

Pruning:
Trim annually in late summer to maintain shape or density—tolerates hard pruning if required.

Growth Habit:
Evergreen shrub or small tree with upright, bushy form. Typically reaches 3–6 m high and 2–4 m wide depending on pruning.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy across the UK (H5).

Design Ideas

• Perfect as a dense evergreen hedge or screen for privacy and wind protection.

• Excellent choice for formal gardens, avenues, or shaped topiary forms.

• Use as a specimen tree for architectural structure and year-round greenery.

• Pairs beautifully with yew, box, or hornbeam in structured designs.

Final Thought

Prunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’ is a refined, long-lived evergreen offering elegance, fragrance, and durability. Ideal for hedging, screening, or as a specimen, it provides year-round structure and timeless charm with minimal maintenance.