buy portuguese laurel
Looking to buy Portuguese laurel for your garden or landscape project? Prunus lusitanica, commonly known as Portuguese laurel, is a versatile, evergreen shrub prized across New Zealand for its glossy dark green foliage, elegant white flower clusters in late spring, and dense, easy-to-shape growth habit. Whether you're creating privacy hedges, formal borders, or attractive background planting, Portuguese laurel offers year-round beauty and low-maintenance appeal. At our nursery, you can purchase high-quality Prunus lusitanica, expertly grown to thrive in a range of New Zealand conditions.
Prunus lusitanica
Prunus lusitanica, commonly known as the Portuguese Laurel, is a large shrub that is widely grown across the world. It features dark red stems that bear lush, dense, and dark green leaves. The white flowers are small and fragrant, followed by small, dark purple berries. It typically grows to 5 m tall and 4 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Prunus lusitanica is an excellent plant for a large garden. It is commonly used as a backdrop for smaller plants, planted for screening and shelter, used for topiary, or included in a “white” garden. Landscape designers favour Portuguese Laurels for their elegance and versatility.
From $29.63
- Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate - Plant type:
Shrubs - Height:
5.00 m - Spread:
4.00 m - Flowering time:
Summer - Garden uses:
Hedging, Pool areas, Screening, Topiary - Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
