Name: Portugal Laurel
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Portugal Laurel

Prunus lusitanica

Glossy evergreen leaves and reddish stems create elegant year-round screening, complemented by fragrant white spring flowers.

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Description

Portugal Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) is an elegant evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its glossy, narrow dark green leaves and distinctive reddish stems. In late spring to early summer, long clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers appear, attracting bees and other pollinators. Small fruits follow, ripening from red to dark purple and providing seasonal interest. Its dense foliage and excellent response to pruning make it a beautiful choice for privacy screens, formal hedges, and specimen plantings. This versatile plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.

Quick Facts

Foliage & Flowers: Glossy, narrow dark green evergreen leaves, reddish stems, creamy-white flower clusters, and small red-to-purple fruits.
Mature Height: 15–25 ft.
Mature Spread: 15–25 ft.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–9; Sunset Zones 4–9, 14–24.
Light Requirement: Full sun.
Core Benefits: Dense evergreen screening, attractive foliage, fragrant flowers, and excellent pruning tolerance.
Best Uses: Privacy screens, formal hedges, property borders, specimen trees, and large landscapes.

Faqs

Q: Is Portugal Laurel good for privacy hedges?
A: Yes. Its dense evergreen foliage and tolerance of regular pruning make it an excellent choice for formal hedges and privacy screens.

Q: Can Portugal Laurel be grown as a tree?
A: Yes. It naturally develops into a large shrub or small tree and can be trained into a single-trunk or multi-trunk specimen.

Q: Are Portugal Laurel berries edible?
A: No. Its fruits and other plant parts should not be eaten. Like other members of the genus Prunus, the seeds and foliage contain potentially toxic compounds.

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