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Portuguese Laurel Hedge (Prunus lusitanica)

Portuguese Laurel is one of our most popular hedge plants. It is often referred to by its Latin name Prunus lusitanica Angustifolia and boasts luscious dark-green, pointed, glossy leaves on striking deep-pink or maroon stems when mature, whilst younger plants or those grown in shadier or cooler conditions can display lush green stems.

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  • Medium Growth Rate
  • Grows to 8m
  • White Flowers
  • Evergreen
  • Plant Guarantee
  • Planting Conditions: Suitable for normal, clay or chalk soils, full sun to full shade and inland or exposed sites
  • Growth Rate: Average growth, expect 30-50cm per year
  • Height: Easily maintained at 1-5m
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Portuguese Laurel Bare root. For seasonal/pre-order availability and pricing, call 0330 236 7330.
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Portuguese Laurel Root ball 40/60
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£9.62
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Portuguese Laurel Root ball 60/80
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£13.20
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Portuguese Laurel Root ball 80/100
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£18.64
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£18.64
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4 per metre
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Portuguese Laurel Root ball 100/125
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£21.73
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£21.73
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Portuguese Laurel Root ball 125/150
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£29.15
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Portuguese Laurel Root ball 150/175
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£43.45
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£43.45
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3 per metre
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Portuguese Laurel Root ball 175/200
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£75.90
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£75.90
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Portuguese Laurel Root ball 200/225
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£79.75
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£79.75
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Portuguese Laurel Root ball 40/60 (x30) Multi-deal
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£259.74
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£259.74
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Portuguese Laurel Root ball 60/80 (x26) Multi-deal
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£308.88
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£308.88
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4 to 5 per metre
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Portuguese Laurel Root ball 100/125 (x18) Multi-deal
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£352.03
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£352.03
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3 to 4 per metre
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Portuguese Laurel Root ball 125/150 (x14) Multi-deal
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£367.29
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£367.29
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Portuguese Laurel Root ball 80/100 (x22) Multi-deal
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£369.07
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£369.07
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4 per metre
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Portuguese Laurel Root ball 150/175 (x10) Multi-deal
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£391.05
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£391.05
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3 per metre
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Portuguese Laurel Root ball 200/225 (x6) Multi-deal
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£430.65
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£430.65
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Portuguese Laurel Root ball 175/200 (x8) Multi-deal
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£546.48
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£546.48
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 2L 20/40
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£6.88
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£6.88
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5 per metre
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 2L 40/60
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£8.75
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 2L 60/80
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£9.85
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 5L 60/80
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£15.35
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 5L 80/100
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£15.95
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 5L 100/125
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£16.78
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 7.5L 60/80
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£18.64
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 7.5L 80/100
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£20.62
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£20.62
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4 per metre
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 7.5L 100/125
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£21.45
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£21.45
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 10L 60/80
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£21.45
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£21.45
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 10L 80/100
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£24.75
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£24.75
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4 per metre
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 10L 100/125
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£29.15
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£29.15
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3 to 4 per metre
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 10L 125/150
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£37.95
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£37.95
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 15L 100/125
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£38.50
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£38.50
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 15L 125/150
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£42.35
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£42.35
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 20L 100/125
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£42.90
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£42.90
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 20L 125/150
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£46.75
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£46.75
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 35L 125/150
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£63.80
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£63.80
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3 to 4 per metre
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 35L 150/175
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£96.25
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£96.25
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3 per metre
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 35L 175/200
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£104.50
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£104.50
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 35L 200/225
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£107.80
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£107.80
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 35L 125/150 (x4) Multi-deal
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£229.68
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£229.68
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 10L 60/80 (x14) Multi-deal
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£270.27
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£270.27
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 20L 100/125 (x8) Multi-deal
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£308.88
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£308.88
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 2L 20/40 (x50) Multi-deal
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£309.60
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£309.60
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5 per metre
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 10L 80/100 (x14) Multi-deal
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£311.85
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£311.85
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4 per metre
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 20L 125/150 (x8) Multi-deal
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£336.60
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£336.60
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 15L 100/125 (x10) Multi-deal
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£346.50
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£346.50
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 35L 150/175 (x4) Multi-deal
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£346.50
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£346.50
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 10L 100/125 (x14) Multi-deal
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£367.29
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£367.29
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 35L 175/200 (x4) Multi-deal
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£376.20
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£376.20
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 15L 125/150 (x10) Multi-deal
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£381.15
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£381.15
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 35L 200/225 (x4) Multi-deal
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£388.08
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£388.08
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 2L 40/60 (x50) Multi-deal
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£393.75
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£393.75
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 2L 60/80 (x50) Multi-deal
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£443.25
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£443.25
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 7.5L 60/80 (x28) Multi-deal
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£469.73
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£469.73
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 10L 125/150 (x14) Multi-deal
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£478.17
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£478.17
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 7.5L 80/100 (x28) Multi-deal
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£519.62
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£519.62
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4 per metre
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 7.5L 100/125 (x28) Multi-deal
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£540.54
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£540.54
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 5L 60/80 (x40) Multi-deal
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£552.60
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£552.60
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 5L 80/100 (x40) Multi-deal
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£574.20
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£574.20
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4 per metre
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Portuguese Laurel Pot Grown 5L 100/125 (x40) Multi-deal
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£604.08
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£604.08
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Portuguese Laurel Instant Hedging 60/80 1m Trough
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Portuguese Laurel Instant Hedging 80/100 1m Trough
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Portuguese Laurel Instant Hedging 60/80 1m Trough (x3) Multi-deal
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Portuguese Laurel Instant Hedging 80/100 1m Trough (x3) Multi-deal
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Portuguese Laurel Plants Description

Portuguese Laurel is a refined evergreen hedge with narrow, pointed, deep-green glossy leaves set against striking maroon stems. The young stems start out green and gradually turn maroon as they mature, although in lower light or cooler conditions, they may retain more of their green colour.

In summer, this plant produces small, fragrant white flowers that attract bees and butterflies, along with small red fruits that are a favorite of birds. By autumn, these fruits turn black. With its traditional elegance similar to Bay Laurel, Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' is an excellent choice for formal hedging.

This plant is easy to grow in various soil types and conditions, including dry shade. However, if growing in dry shade, it is important to keep the plant well-watered and fed until it is fully established. While chalky soil is particularly well-suited to Portuguese Laurel, it is best to avoid planting in coastal areas.

Portuguese Laurel is exceptionally resilient and hardier than Cherry Laurel, though some wind protection may be necessary in areas prone to windburn. With a medium growth rate, it is easy to maintain and shape, typically requiring only one trim per year in late summer, though it can grow taller if needed.

Like other Laurel varieties (except Bay Laurel), the leaves and berries of Portuguese Laurel are harmful if ingested.

Pruning Advice

Portuguese Laurel has a medium growth rate, making it easy to maintain and shape. Typically, it requires just one trim per year in late summer, though it can grow quite tall if desired.

Further Information

You can find our recommended planting densities for each size and root type in the product grid. Use these as a guide while considering how quickly you want your hedge to fill out. Generally, bare roots can be planted at densities ranging from 3 to 7 per metre, while cell-grown plants are best at 4 to 6 per metre. For denser hedges, the higher planting densities should be arranged in a double staggered row or zig-zag pattern.

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Free delivery is available on most orders (except Premium Products) providing they meet the minimum spend criteria for the size of box or pallet. Pallet deliveries and large box deliveries for tall plants are indicated by icons on the product table listings. Delivery costs and minimum order details for each packaging type are as follows:

* Standard Sized Boxes (Bare root up to 1.2m tall & pots up to 7.5L) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £100 | or £7.99 charge.

* Tall Sized Boxes (Bare roots 1.2m & over) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £100 | or £14.99 charge.

* Pallets (Root balls, large pots 10L+, trees etc | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £350 | or £60 charge.

* Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £1500 | or £450 charge.

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