planting portuguese laurel
Planting Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) is an excellent choice for New Zealand gardens seeking lush, evergreen privacy hedging, elegant structure, or versatile screening. Fast-growing with glossy dark green leaves and white, scented spring flowers, Portuguese Laurel makes a stylish, low-maintenance addition to any landscape. If you’re looking for a plant that copes brilliantly with trimming, wind, coastal conditions, and New Zealand’s variety of soils, Prunus lusitanica is difficult to beat. Read on for expert tips and advice on planting Portuguese Laurel for outstanding results.
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.
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- 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
