Portuguese Laurel Hedging 60-90cm Root Ball (Prunus lusitanica)

Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) Hedging, 60–90cm, Root Ball

Key Features

• Low-maintenance evergreen hedge, needs one prune per year
• Height supplied: 60–90cm; plant 3 per metre for dense screening
• Medium growth rate: 30–50cm annually
• Self-fertile, produces small white flowers and red summer berries
• Hardy across UK, suits sun to full shade; tolerates normal to clay soils

FAQs

Is Portuguese laurel suitable for low-maintenance hedging?

Yes, it requires minimal pruning and is easy to shape once established.

How does Portuguese laurel compare to cherry laurel for screening?

Portuguese laurel offers denser foliage, is narrower, and suits urban or formal gardens.

When is the best time to plant Portuguese laurels?

Root ball laurels should be planted from late autumn to early spring, when dormant.

Does it attract wildlife?

Fragrant flowers attract bees and butterflies; berries support birds and small mammals.

How fast does Portuguese laurel grow?

It grows 30–50cm per year, slower than cherry laurel but denser and more manageable.