portuguese laurel standard for sale nz
Looking for a hard-to-beat garden feature or screening plant? Discover our premium Portuguese laurel standard for sale NZ-wide. Prunus lusitanica, commonly known as Portuguese Laurel, is an elegant, versatile evergreen widely loved for its glossy, deep green leaves, fragrant white flower clusters in spring, and striking red new stems. Grown as a standard (a clear stem with a formal ball or dome-shaped crown), Portuguese laurel makes an ideal statement tree for entranceways, courtyards, and sophisticated hedges. At our New Zealand nursery, we offer high-quality Portuguese laurel standards that thrive in our unique climate, ensuring robust growth and enduring beauty in your outdoor spaces.
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.
From $29.63
- 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
