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PRUNUS lusitanica
Commonly known as Portugal laurel
LAURELS
Long racemes of scented white flowers
individually £12.50 each , 10+ £15.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Wildlife plant. Flowers for bees and other insects. Berries for birds -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Southwestern Europe -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenGlossy, ovate to elliptic, dark- green, red-stalked leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
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White
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Cup-shaped
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
15m (49ft) -
Spread
15m (49ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Tall ShrubDense, bushy shrub. Produces flowers 1.5cm (½in) across in slender ascending, spreading or pendent racemes to 25cm (10in) long in early summer followed by ovoid, cherry-like red fruit 1cm (½in) across, ripening to black.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size15m (49ft)
15m (49ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile.
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Prunus / Laurel - Growing Guide
Planting Combinations
