Portuguese Laurel 60/90cm Root Ball (Prunus lusitanica)

Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) Rootball Hedging Plants

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The Portuguese laurel has striking dark green, pointed, glossy leaves produced on maroon stems.  Small fragrant white flowers attract bees and butterflies producing small red fruits in summer for other wildlife to enjoy.  Lusitanica is easy to maintain and shape needing only one prune per year.  

Common Name:  Portuguese Laurel

Genus:  Prunus

Species:  lusitanica

Type:  Self-Fertile, Evergreen

Size:  60/90cm tall Rootball

Planting Location:  Full sun to full shade (inland)

Soil Type:  Well-draining, normal to clay soils

pH:  neutral

Rate of Growth:  Medium growth about 30-50cm per year

Fertilise:   Rootgrow upon initial planting and thereafter

Planting Distance: 3 per metre

Hardiness:  Hardy

Height:  20m over time

Spread: 20m over time

Misc:  Good for screening, hedging, windbreak, privacy, etc.

***Scot Plants Direct can only supply Rootball plants when they are dormant during the winter months but you can PRE ORDER now to ensure an early delivery date at the start of the season in November.