portuguese laurel lollipop tree
The Portuguese Laurel Lollipop Tree, known botanically as Prunus lusitanica, is a stylish and versatile addition to New Zealand gardens. With its dense canopy of glossy, dark green leaves sculpted into an attractive lollipop standard, the Portuguese laurel lollipop tree brings year-round structure and elegance to entrances, patios, and formal landscapes. Its neat, spherical crown sits atop a clean stem, making it ideal for framing doorways, lining pathways, or adding a dash of evergreen order to both modern and classical gardens. Beyond its architectural flair, Portuguese laurel lollipop trees are loved for their robust growth, tolerance to trimming, and showy racemes of creamy white flowers in late spring, followed by attractive red berries that darken with age.
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
