If you’re searching for a hardy, evergreen shrub or hedge, it’s time to buy Prunus lusitanica. Also known as Portuguese Laurel, Prunus lusitanica is a prized choice for New Zealand gardens thanks to its rich green foliage, fragrant white summer flowers, and attractive red stems. This robust plant excels as a privacy screen, formal hedge, or ornamental specimen, delivering year-round structure and glossy beauty with minimal fuss.
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.
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