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Portuguese Laurel - Description
- Botanical name: Prunus lusitanica
- Common names: Portuguese Laurel, Cherry Bay, Portugal Laurel
- Evergreen shrub or small tree with spreading habit
- Glossy, dark green oval leaves with red stalks
- Produces fragrant, white raceme flowers in early summer
- Followed by small red fruits that ripen to deep purple
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Portuguese Laurel - Characteristics
- Height: can reach up to 12 m in cultivation, commonly 3–8 m
- Spread: up to 6 m or more
- Growth rate: average
- Leaves: evergreen, glossy with red stems
- Flowers: small, fragrant white blooms on 15–25 cm racemes
- Fruit: small drupes turning purple-black when ripe
- Hardiness: fully hardy in Irish and UK climates
- Soil tolerance: adaptable to a range of soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand
- Position: performs in full sun to partial shade
Portuguese Laurel - Uses
- Ideal for evergreen structure in mixed borders
- Suitable for ornamental garden or urban landscapes
- Supports pollinators with its early season flowers
- Provides year-round foliage interest and berries for wildlife
Portuguese Laurel - Care Instructions
- Plant in moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Incorporate well-rotted compost when planting for healthy establishment
- Water regularly after planting until established
- Prune lightly in spring or summer; can tolerate hard pruning to old wood
- Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Watch for toxicity—leaves and seeds can be harmful if ingested
Please select the specimen size and form you prefer from the options above. Each plant may vary slightly in shape as it is a natural product. For more details, advice on choosing the right specimen, or additional photos & quantity, feel free to contact us by email.
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