pleached prunus lusitanica
Pleached Prunus lusitanica, also known as Portuguese Laurel, is an elegant choice for structured screening, bringing formal beauty and year-round privacy to New Zealand gardens. With glossy, deep green leaves and fragrant white spring flowers, pleached Prunus lusitanica creates a living green wall ideal for defining boundaries, sheltering patios, or enhancing entranceways. This evergreen is celebrated for its dense foliage and versatility in landscape design, offering a low-maintenance yet striking alternative to traditional fencing.
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
