Portuguese Laurel Hedge Plants 120-150cm Rootball (Prunus lusitanica)

Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) 120-150cm rootball hedging is an evergreen shrub ideal for dense privacy screening in gardens, especially in shaded or low-light areas. Each rootball plant grows 30-50cm per year, thrives in full sun to full shade, and is well suited to clay or normal soils.

Key Features

• Height on delivery: 120-150cm (4-5 ft)
• Evergreen foliage for year-round cover
• Recommended planting distance: 2.5-3 plants per metre
• Self-fertile, medium growth rate
• Suitable for mass planting, topiary, and planting under trees
• Hardy, tolerates coastal and urban conditions

FAQs

• Is Portuguese Laurel good for privacy? Yes, it forms a dense evergreen hedge ideal for screening.
• How does Portuguese Laurel compare to Cherry Laurel for shade? Portuguese Laurel tolerates shade well and is suitable for under-tree planting.
• What spacing is best? Plant 2.5-3 plants per metre for a solid hedge.
• Can it be shaped? Easily clipped for topiary or formal hedging.
• Is it suitable for low-light areas? Yes, it grows well in partial or full shade.