Prunus Lus.Mytrifolia Full Standard 25 Litre Pot 200cm Stem

Prunus lusitanica myrtifolia (Full Standard) – Elegant Evergreen with Classic Form

Prunus lusitanica myrtifolia, commonly called Portuguese Laurel (Myrtifolia type), is a refined evergreen tree with slimmer leaves than the typical species, giving it a lighter, more elegant appearance. When trained as a full standard with a clear stem and rounded crown, it creates instant architectural presence, structure, and evergreen colour.

Hardy, versatile, and beautifully neat, this form of Portuguese Laurel is ideal for avenues, formal gardens, or courtyard features, where its symmetry and year-round greenery add timeless sophistication.

Why Grow Prunus lusitanica myrtifolia (Full Standard)?

1. Elegant Evergreen Structure
Glossy, dark green foliage with a finer texture than common Portuguese Laurel creates a neat, polished crown that looks immaculate all year.

2. Classic Full Standard Form
A straight, clear stem topped with a balanced rounded canopy provides instant maturity and formal structure for gardens and landscapes.

3. Seasonal Interest
Fragrant clusters of small white flowers in early summer attract pollinators, followed by red berries that ripen to black, loved by birds.

4. Versatile Uses
Perfect for avenues, entrances, terraces, and formal courtyards, or as a statement feature tree in contemporary and classical designs alike.

5. Hardy & Low Maintenance
Fully hardy and resilient, it tolerates a wide range of soils, sun or partial shade, and only needs light pruning to maintain its rounded form.

How to Grow Prunus lusitanica myrtifolia (Full Standard)

Position:
Best in full sun to partial shade. Tolerates both sheltered and exposed sites.

Soil:
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil, but adaptable to clay, chalk, and sandy conditions once established.

Watering:
Water well during the first season to establish roots. Mature trees are drought-tolerant.

Pruning:
Light trim in midsummer to maintain the standard canopy shape. Very tolerant of clipping.

Growth Habit:
Slow- to moderate-growing evergreen with a rounded crown. Mature full standards typically reach 3–4 m tall with a 1.5–2 m crown spread (depending on pruning).

Hardiness:
Fully hardy across the UK (H5). Wind-tolerant and pollution-resistant.

Design Ideas

• Plant as a pair of standards to frame gates, paths, or entrances.

• Line along driveways or terraces for a formal avenue effect.

• Use as a focal specimen tree in courtyards or patios.

• Combine with clipped hedges, box, or topiary for a structured, classical scheme.

Final Thought

With its glossy foliage, refined form, and timeless full standard shape, Prunus lusitanica myrtifolia is an exceptional evergreen feature tree. Hardy, versatile, and beautifully architectural, it brings elegance, maturity, and structure to gardens and landscapes year after year.

Prunus Lus.Mytrifolia Full Standard 25 Litre Pot 200cm Stem Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth Early summer 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.