Description
Prunus lusitanica, or Portuguese laurel is a small, hardy evergreen tree of spreading habit. The foliage is dark green and glossy and striking against new red shoots. Fragrant racemes of creamy white flowers are produced in April-May followed by red fruits turning dark glossy purple.
Prunus lusitanica can pruned, and makes a great screening tree, it makes a fantastic windbreak and a brilliant dark foil for other plants. We also have Portuguese Laurel as a Practical Instant Hedge™
Portuguese Laurel likes most soils including clay and unlike Common Laurel is also at home on shallow chalk. Prunus lusitanica can be planted in either sun or shade, but it dislikes wet ground.
Mature Height 4-6m
