38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Prunus lusitanica
Portugal Laurel
$20
PB5
Mature height:
4 - 6 m
Mature width:
3 - 4 m
A highly popular, robust evergreen shrub or small tree with a dense, bushy, rounded habit. Features glossy, leathery, dark green oval leaves held in striking contrast along vivid, deep cherry-red twigs and stems. Bears slender racemes of fragrant white flowers followed by dark purple berries.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Highly adaptable; thrives in poor clay, loam, sand, or chalk.
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; highly versatile in various exposures.
Flower
Slender sprays of fragrant white flowers in late spring to summer.
Care & Maintenance
Prunus lusitanica is a dense, evergreen shrub/tree with glossy leaves and fragrant, white, summer flower spikes.
• Excellent for formal, high-impact hedging or as a large specimen.
• Tolerant of a wide range of soils and shaded positions.
• Hardy to frost and wind once established.
• Trim annually to maintain a neat hedge.
Common Uses for
Prunus lusitanica
01
Premium Formal Hedge
The quintessential choice for crafting a dense, uniform, glossy dark green privacy wall along boundaries.
02
Modern Urban Screening
Heavily specified to screen out multi-story neighbour windows with a clean, fine-textured structural barrier.
03
Contrasting Red Stems
Vivid cherry-red twigs provide subtle, beautiful multi-toned depth when mixed alongside silver or lime shrubs.
04
Architectural Topiary Standard
Excellent candidate for training and clipping into neat formal patio spheres, cones, or clean columns.
Visit Us Today
We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.
August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only