Also known as 'Portuguese Laurel' this neat looking, large evergreen shrub can also be grown as a large tree or be used as a hedging plant. It is more upright and compact than the common laurel, with smaller leaves and produces fragrant racemes of white flowers in early summer
These products come cut as a 'Standard' or 'Mini-Standard' depending on size selected.
Can be grown in any moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Height: >12m
Spread: >8m
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Prunus Lusitanica Angustifolia - Portuguese Laurel (Rootballed) (100-120 cm) is an elegant evergreen hedging plant admired for its glossy, narrow dark-green foliage, attractive reddish stems and dense growth habit. Supplied rootballed at approximately 100-120 cm tall, this beautiful shrub is ideal for creating formal hedges, privacy screens and structured garden boundaries. Its moderate growth rate, excellent pruning tolerance and year-round foliage make it a reliable choice for Irish gardens. Hardy and adaptable, Portuguese Laurel thrives in full sun or partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment and trim annually to maintain a neat, attractive hedge.