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Prunus Lusitanicus

Prunus Lusitanicus

Prunus Lusitanicus

This hardy evergreen otherwise known as "Portugese Laurel" has distinct dark green leathery foliage.  They make a fabulous hedge, are easily shaped to suit most garden styles and used particularly as standard topiaries.  They have white flowers in late spring and summer, are particularly hardy, suitable in most climatic situations, tolerant to dry conditions but preferring regular water and fertile soils.  This plant is approximately two years old when it reaches the garden centre and will double in size over the next two years eventually growing to a height of 2m by 1.5 m if desired.

Mature Size

2m x 1.5m shrub

Main Solutionz Category

  • Hedging Solutionz

This Plant also fits into these categories:

  • Hot ‘n’ Dry Solutionz
  • Gapfiller 'n' Topiary Solutionz
  • Easy Care Solutionz
  • Hardy ‘n’ Evergreen Solutionz
  • Hedging 'n' Border Solutionz