Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) 2L Pot (3040cm)
Portuguese Laurel is a highly popular, dense evergreen shrub ideal for creating neat, elegant hedging. With its glossy dark green leaves and striking red stems, it offers year-round structure, privacy, and visual appeal.
A more refined alternative to Cherry Laurel, it forms a tidy, compact hedge that suits both modern and traditional garden styles.
Special Offer
10 for 60 excellent value for creating a full, established hedge
Key Features
- Evergreen foliage for year-round privacy
- Distinctive dark green leaves with red stems
- Forms a dense, compact hedge
- Produces fragrant white flowers in June
- Followed by red to dark purple berries
- Suitable for formal or informal hedging
Plant Details
- Pot Size: 2 Litre
- Height (supplied): 3040cm
- Growth Rate: Moderate (approx. 3050cm per year)
- Spacing: 50cm apart for hedging
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Tolerates most soil types
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
Care Guide
Planting
- Plant in well-prepared soil with good compost
- Water well after planting and during establishment
Feeding
- Apply a slow-release fertiliser (e.g. Four Seasons) to encourage strong growth
Pruning
- Trim between October and April to maintain shape
- Can be kept neatly trimmed at 1.31.5m, or allowed to grow taller
Protection
- Use shelter netting for young plants in exposed areas
Why Choose Portuguese Laurel?
- Creates a neat, compact, and dense hedge
- Excellent for privacy and screening
- More refined leaf than Cherry Laurel
- Hardy and well suited to Irish conditions
- Low maintenance once established
Why Choose Keans Claremorris?
- High-quality, healthy plants sourced with care
- Expert advice on hedging and planting
- Trusted Irish retailer with years of experience
- Great value and reliable customer service
A stylish and practical hedging choice, Portuguese Laurel delivers year-round structure, privacy, and eleganceperfect for any garden setting.
