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Prunus lusitanica (Portuguese Laurel) 120-150cm pot grown 10L hedge plant.

Portuguese Laurel Hedging 120-150cm Pot Grown 10L

£50.30 tax included

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Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) 120–150cm is an evergreen hedging plant ideal for privacy boundaries. Read more

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About this plant

Category
Hedging

Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) 120–150cm is an evergreen hedging plant ideal for privacy boundaries. Supplied pot grown in a 10L container, it offers medium annual growth of 30–50cm and is suitable for UK gardens.

  • Type: Evergreen, self-fertile hedge
  • Height Supplied: 120–150cm (pot grown, 10L)
  • Leaf: Glossy, dark green, maroon stems
  • Flowers & Wildlife: Scented white blooms attract bees; red summer fruits feed birds
  • Hardiness: Fully hardy; tolerates -15°C
  • Planting Distance: 3 per metre for dense screening
  • Sun/Soil: Full sun to full shade, tolerates normal to clay, neutral pH
  • Maintenance: Prune once yearly; use Rootgrow at planting

FAQs

Is Portuguese laurel a good fast-growing privacy hedge?

Portuguese laurel grows 30–50cm/year, making it a reliable evergreen screening option.

How does Portuguese laurel compare to cherry laurel?

Lusitanica is denser, less vigorous, and requires less maintenance than cherry laurel.

Are these plants safe for pets or children?

Portuguese laurel contains cyanogenic compounds and is not recommended for ingestion.

How should I plant Portuguese laurel for a boundary hedge?

Plant 3 per metre, water well, and add Rootgrow during planting for best results.

Does Portuguese laurel attract wildlife?

Flowers attract pollinators; fruits provide food for birds and wildlife.

Common questions

Bare root plants are field-grown and lifted dormant — the cheapest way to plant a hedge. Pot grown plants have an established root system and can be planted year-round. Root ball plants are mature field-grown plants lifted with a soil ball for instant height.
Pot grown plants can go in the ground at any time of year. Bare root is supplied dormant from November to March, and root ball plants are lifted in that same window.
3 plants per metre for a standard single-row hedge, or 5 per metre (staggered double row) for a dense screen.
UK-wide from our Fife nursery, packed for plant-safe delivery. Larger orders travel on pallets — shipping is calculated at checkout.