A hardy evergreen shrub with glossy dark foliage and maroon coloured stems. Ideal planted as a hedge, this dense evergreen shrub will provide all year round screening and wind protection. 

✓ RHS Award of Garden Merit

Evergreen shrub

Low maintenance

✓ Grows to heights of 1.5m

✓ Fast growing 30 - 50cm per year

Plant in Full Sun/Partial Shade

✓ Well drained soil

✓ Supplied in a 1L growers pot, height including pot 40cm, without the pot 30cm  approx

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Harmful to humans and pets if eaten

Low maintenance and drought tolerant once established. Mature shrubs can tolerate hard pruning in spring. 

Portuguese Laurel | Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' 1L

A hardy evergreen shrub with glossy dark foliage and maroon coloured stems. Ideal planted as a hedge, this dense evergreen shrub will provide all year round screening and wind protection. 

✓ RHS Award of Garden Merit

Evergreen shrub

Low maintenance

✓ Grows to heights of 1.5m

✓ Fast growing 30 - 50cm per year

Plant in Full Sun/Partial Shade

✓ Well drained soil

✓ Supplied in a 1L growers pot, height including pot 40cm, without the pot 30cm  approx

More information: 

Harmful to humans and pets if eaten

Low maintenance and drought tolerant once established. Mature shrubs can tolerate hard pruning in spring. 

Common Questions

• Is Portuguese Laurel good for hedging?
Yes, it’s one of the best evergreen hedge shrubs for dense coverage.

• How fast does it grow?
It’s fast growing once established, especially in good soil.

• Can it be kept narrow?
Yes, regular trimming keeps it compact and neat.

Planting Ideas

Use as a hedge behind borders with Hydrangea, Hebe and grasses for a layered look.

More Information

This plant is considered toxic if ingested by humans or pets. If a toxicity warning is not shown on a plant listing, this does not automatically mean the plant is safe. Always take care when planting where children or animals may chew foliage.

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Quick Facts

Sunlight:

Full sun, Part shade

Soil:

Moist but well drained soil, Well drained soil, Clay soil, Sandy soil, Chalky soil

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