Portuguese Laurel Hedging 90-120cm Rootball | Prunus lusitanica

Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) 90-120cm rootball plants are ideal for dense evergreen hedging, even in shady or coastal areas. Suitable for planting under trees, these laurel hedges offer consistent year-round privacy and grow at a medium rate of 30-50cm per year.

Key Features

• Size supplied: 90-120cm (3-4ft) tall rootball
• Growth rate: 30-50cm per year, reaches up to 20m height/spread
• Planting location: Full sun to deep shade, including under trees
• Soil: Tolerates well-draining, normal, or clay soils; neutral pH
• Hardiness: Fully hardy, withstands UK winters and coastal winds
• Minimum order: 5 plants; plant 2.5-3 per metre for dense screening

Planting & Care Instructions

• Space 2.5-3 plants per linear metre for solid privacy hedges
• Use Rootgrow at planting for best establishment
• Water regularly during first two years
• Shape as needed for topiary or formal appearance

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Portuguese laurel shade-tolerant? Yes, it thrives in full sun to full shade, making it suitable under trees.
• How does it compare to cherry laurel? Portuguese laurel forms a dense, upright hedge but grows slightly slower and is more shade/wind-tolerant.
• Will it grow in windy or coastal locations? Yes, this laurel is hardy and tolerates exposed and coastal conditions well.
• How many plants per metre? For a thick hedge, allow 2.5-3 rootball plants per metre.