Looking for Portuguese laurel for sale NZ gardeners can trust? Prunus lusitanica, commonly known as Portuguese Laurel, is one of the most popular choices for hedging and screening in New Zealand thanks to its year-round lushness and resilience. Whether you want to create a fast-growing privacy hedge, a low-maintenance topiary, or a striking formal boundary, Portuguese Laurel adapts beautifully to New Zealand’s climate and soil types.
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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