Botanical Name: Common Names:
Prunus lusitanica Portugal Laurel, Portuguese Laurel,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Dense, Rounded, Shrub Like
Description:
Popular, hardy dark green glossy leaved shrub or small tree. New growth is brighter lime green. Ideal for hedging and screening. Small, white, fragrant spring flowers are followed by black berries.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Topiary / Espalier, Tropical Garden, Wind Break, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Mites
Cultural Notes: Prefers cool climates and well drained soils. Copes well with coastal conditions and performs exceptionally well as a dense, formal hedge. Clip to shape when necessary.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rosaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: High
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