Portuguese Laurel Prunus Lusitanica 7.5 Litre 90/110cm

Prunus lusitanica – A Dense, Elegant Evergreen for Year-Round Structure

Prunus lusitanica, commonly known as Portuguese Laurel, is a refined and hardy evergreen shrub or small tree, prized for its dark green, glossy leaves, reddish stems, and excellent formality. It's widely used as a hedge or topiary thanks to its dense foliage and easy shaping, making it an outstanding choice for structure, privacy, and classic garden style.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Fresh new leaves emerge; clusters of small, fragrant white flowers appear, attracting bees and pollinators.

• Summer: Foliage thickens into a lush screen; flowers give way to small, red berries that mature to black.

• Autumn: Retains its glossy green foliage, offering rich colour and density.

• Winter: Fully evergreen, it provides structure and privacy when most plants are bare.

Key Features

• Dense, glossy evergreen foliage – Excellent for screening and year-round interest.

• Reddish stems and leaf stalks – Add subtle colour and contrast to the deep green leaves.

• Fragrant white flowers – Spikes of small blooms in late spring to early summer.

• Versatile growth habit – Can be clipped into hedges, screens, topiary forms, or grown as a specimen shrub or tree.

• Fast-growing and hardy – Adapts well to most soils and conditions, including urban settings.

Perfect For

• Formal hedging and screening – Ideal for creating privacy and structure.

• Topiary and shaped forms – Easily pruned into balls, cones, or lollipops.

• Driveways and borders – Neat, structured presence for entrances and pathways.

• Large containers – Makes a smart evergreen feature in pots or planters.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; tolerates some deep shade.

• Soil: Grows in most well-drained soils, including chalk, clay, and loam.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK; wind and pollution tolerant.

• Care: Trim once or twice a year to maintain shape and density. Water newly planted specimens well until established.

Looks Great With

• Box or Yew – Pair with other classic evergreens for formal designs.

• Hydrangeas and Camellias – Soften the look with flowering shrubs for contrast.

• Grasses and perennials – Plant nearby for a more natural, relaxed setting.

• Topiary features – Use alongside clipped holly or privet for a sculpted garden style.

Prunus lusitanica is a superb, low-maintenance evergreen that offers structure, elegance, and privacy all year round. Whether used as a clipped hedge, shaped feature, or bold backdrop, it brings dependable greenery and timeless style to any space.

Portuguese Laurel Prunus Lusitanica 7.5 Litre 90/110cm Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth 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.