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Wondering about the current Portuguese laurel price in New Zealand? You’re in the right place. Prunus lusitanica, also known as Portuguese laurel, is a highly sought-after evergreen shrub that provides excellent privacy, wind protection, and year-round greenery. Many Kiwi gardeners choose Portuguese laurel for its glossy leaves, fragrant spring flowers, and dense growth habit that makes it an ideal option for hedging and screening in all types of landscapes.

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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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What Affects Portuguese Laurel Price?

The Portuguese laurel price can vary depending on a few key factors. Plant size and maturity play a significant role—young potted plants are often more affordable, while established, taller specimens command higher prices due to the time invested in growing them. Container size also affects cost, with 2L or 3L pots being more accessible for quick projects and hedging blocks, and larger bag sizes suitable for instant impact.

Portuguese laurel grows well in a wide range of New Zealand soils, tolerates coastal exposure, and performs with minimal care once established. These robust traits mean you get great value over the long term, as fewer replacements and little maintenance are required. For gardeners seeking alternatives or complementary trees, consider Prunus Accolade for spring blossom, or the upright Prunus Amanogawa for a vertical accent.

Typical Price Range for Prunus lusitanica

On average, Portuguese laurel price for smaller potted plants starts around $15 to $25 each. As plants increase in height and pot size, costs rise accordingly, with larger specimens—often 1 metre tall or more—ranging from $40 to $80 or higher per plant. Bulk pricing may be available for significant hedge projects, so it pays to contact your nursery for custom quotes, especially for large-scale landscaping.

Prices can also fluctuate seasonally and by region. For those comparing options, related hedging shrubs such as Escallonia 'Red Elf' or Nerium Ruby Lace (Nerium Plant) also offer evergreen foliage and ornamental value at different price points.

Why Invest in Portuguese Laurel?

Portuguese laurel is a robust, low-maintenance selection for New Zealand gardens, prized for its ability to create privacy screens, boundaries, or formal hedges. The glossy foliage and resilience to trimming make it a favourite not only for homeowners but also landscapers and property developers looking for year-round interest.

If you love flowering trees, you might also consider Prunus Awanui or Prunus Felix Jury for their striking seasonal displays, or create mixed hedges with scented and colourful shrubs like Daphne odora Marginata (Variegated Fragrant Daphne) and Lavandula angustifolia.

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When you’re ready to compare the latest Portuguese laurel price or explore alternatives, browse our range of hedging and ornamental plants—including Prunus Falling Snow, and eye-catching companions such as Fuchsia 'Loco Marella'. Investing in quality plants ensures a beautiful, thriving garden for years to come.

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