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If you’re searching for “Portuguese laurel for sale near me”, you’ve come to the right place. Prunus lusitanica, commonly known as Portuguese laurel, is one of New Zealand’s most sought-after evergreen hedging plants. With its dense, glossy foliage and fast-growing nature, Portuguese laurel has become a favourite for homeowners looking to create year-round privacy screens or formal hedging. Whether you’re planning a new garden or replacing an old hedge, our premium-grade Portuguese laurel plants are grown locally to thrive in New Zealand conditions.

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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.

Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) standard trees bordering a driveway.
  • 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
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Why Choose Portuguese Laurel?

Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica) is prized for its deep green leaves, reddish stems, and its ability to easily shape and maintain. It produces fragrant clusters of white flowers in late spring, followed by ornamental dark berries that attract native birds. This elegant shrub tolerates both sun and partial shade, performs well in a range of soils, and is remarkably wind and drought resistant. If you want a tidy, lush boundary with minimal fuss, Portuguese laurel is a superb choice.

Ideal Uses in New Zealand Gardens

Portuguese laurel is incredibly versatile. Most commonly, it’s planted as a dense hedge or living fence, providing excellent privacy from neighbours and reducing noise from busy streets. It also works beautifully as a backdrop to statement trees like Prunus Amanogawa or flowering features such as Prunus Accolade and Prunus Felix Jury. In mixed borders, Portuguese laurel pairs well with evergreen shrubs like Camellia Paolina Maggi and Azalea Red Ruffles for year-round interest.

How to Plant and Care for Portuguese Laurel

For best results, plant Portuguese laurel in fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants about 75 centimetres apart for hedging. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, Portuguese laurel is low-maintenance—simply prune once or twice a year to keep your hedge neat and encourage dense growth.

If you’re creating an accent corner or mixed planting, consider pairing Portuguese laurel with flowering shrubs like Exochorda The Bride or Hibiscus 'Fijian White' for a beautiful, layered look.

Find Quality Portuguese Laurel For Sale Near You

All our Portuguese laurel plants are propagated and cared for in New Zealand, ensuring exceptional health and vitality. Whether you need a single specimen or a hundred plants for a long boundary, we offer a range of sizes to suit every project. Looking for other hedging or companion plants? You might also love the compact charm of Grevillea Pink Pixie (Pink Pixie Grevillea) or the graceful form of Prunus Falling Snow.

Order your Portuguese laurel today and enjoy fast, expert delivery from your local plant nursery. Discover why so many New Zealand gardeners trust us when searching for “Portuguese laurel for sale near me”. For advice on planting combinations or large orders, our friendly team is always ready to help.


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