Portuguese Laurel Hedging 90-120cm – Prunus Lusitanica Pot Grown

Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) 90-120cm pot grown delivers dense evergreen screening or privacy hedges, thriving in sun or shade, and is ideal for UK gardens seeking easy-maintenance foliage.

Key Features

• Height supplied: 90-120cm in 10L pot
• Growth rate: 30-50cm per year
• Ultimate height/spread: 20m
• Position: Full sun to full shade, including under trees
• Foliage: Dark green, evergreen leaves
• Flowers: Small white clusters in June, attracting pollinators
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in UK
• Uses: Dense hedge, privacy screen, topiary, windbreak

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Portuguese laurel good for privacy hedges?
  Yes, Prunus lusitanica forms a dense evergreen barrier, ideal for privacy screens and windbreaks.
• Portuguese or Cherry Laurel for hedging?
  Portuguese laurel grows more upright, with denser foliage, making it suitable for formal, narrow spaces compared to broader-growing cherry laurel.
• Can I plant Portuguese laurel in shade?
  Performs well in shaded areas, including under established trees and along driveways.
• What size to choose for quick screening?
  Plants at 90-120cm are best for establishing a quick, effective hedge.
• Can it be used for topiary?
  Branches are easily clipped for formal topiary shapes.

Planting & Care

• Soil: Well-drained, neutral to clay
• Spacing: 2-3 plants per metre
• Fertiliser: Use Rootgrow at planting; feed annually