Prunus lusitanica (Portuguese laurel)
Portugese Laurel has vivid maroon stems and dense, glossy dark evergreen leaves adorned with scented white flowers in summer. Built to withstand harsh conditions, including salt-laden winds, intense sunlight, and freezing temperatures. Its small, neat leaves require minimal pruning, naturally forming a dense hedge that's perfect for nesting birds and adds a wildlife-friendly element to your garden
- Soil type: loamy, clay and sandy
- Sunlight: full exposure, tolerates partial shade
- Optimal tempreature: 10-30°C, hardy to -20°C
- Growth rate: ranges 30 to 60 cm/year
- Weather: Tolerant of wind, drought and frost
- Seasonality: Evergreen
- British native status: non-native
- Family of trees: Rosaceae
- Flowers or berries: white flowers, black fruits
- Soil type: loamy, clay and sandy
- Sunlight: full exposure, can tolerate partial shade
- Optimal temperature: 10-30°C, hardy to -25°C
- Growth rate: ranges from 30 to 60 cm/year
- Weather: Tolerant of wind and heat
- Seasonality: Evergreen
- British native status: non-native
- Family of trees: Rosaceae
- Flowers or berries: white flowers, red fruits
Cuttings to hedges
- Genetic copies: We take cuttings from mature parent plants that are decades old. The selected branches carry the same genetic identity, to ensure a quality plant without genetic anomalies
- Incubated rooting: More complex than just planting cuttings in the ground. To ensure successful root growth, our skilled horticulturalists carefully incubate the cuttings under controlled growing conditions
- Nature hardened: Our hedging plants are grown outdoors, fully exposed to the elements, to foster robust and nature-tested plants. The cuttings undergo the same treatment until they reach the stage of readiness for you, our valued customers.
