tree portuguese laurel
The tree Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica) is a versatile evergreen shrub or small tree, highly prized in New Zealand gardens for its lush, glossy foliage and year-round structure. With its dense growth habit, attractive dark green leaves, and graceful, upright shape, the Portuguese laurel tree is perfect for creating privacy hedges, lush screening, or classy specimen planting. Whether you're after a tidy formal hedge, a topiary, or simply a beautiful backdrop for other flowering plants, the tree Portuguese laurel delivers enduring beauty with minimal fuss.
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
