Prunus lusitanica – Lush, Evergreen Elegance with Formal Flair 🌿✨
 
Refined, resilient, and beautifully dense, Prunus lusitanica — commonly known as Portuguese Laurel — is a classic evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its deep green glossy leaves, red-tinged stems, and naturally upright form. Ideal for hedging, screening, or formal garden structure, it brings year-round texture and privacy to both traditional and modern landscapes. 🏡✂️
 
In late spring to early summer, Prunus lusitanica produces upright sprays of creamy white, lightly fragrant flowers that attract bees and beneficial insects. It clips beautifully into tight shapes, making it a top choice for topiary, boundary hedges, and green architecture. 🌸🐝
 
Mature Size:
🔸 Height: 4 – 5 m (can be clipped lower)
🔸 Width: 2 – 3 m
 
Why You’ll Love It:
🌿 Deep green foliage with red stems for contrast
✂️ Perfect for formal hedging, screens, or topiary
🌸 Creamy white, fragrant flower spikes in late spring
🪴 Easy to shape and maintain with light pruning
🌞 Tolerates sun, shade, and urban conditions
 
Care Tips:
Plant in well-drained soil in sun to part shade. Water regularly during establishment, then occasionally as needed. Prune in late spring or autumn to maintain your desired shape. Feed annually with a balanced slow-release fertiliser and mulch to conserve moisture.
 
Prunus lusitanica brings elegance, privacy, and structure to your garden — a versatile evergreen that looks sharp year-round. 🌳🌿