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Prunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’

Prunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’, the narrow-leaved Portuguese Laurel, offers dense, upright evergreen screening. Its dark green, slender foliage provides year-round structure. It grows moderately to 4-6m, suitable for formal hedges. A sophisticated, low-maintenance choice for refined gardens.
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Product information

Are you looking for a reliable evergreen plant that offers structure and subtle seasonal interest throughout the year in your UK garden? Consider the Prunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’, which is highly valued for its dense, bushy, and gently spreading habit, making it perfect for creating a substantial leafy screen.

This plant delivers visual appeal across the seasons, beginning with fragrant white flowers in June, followed by small, attractive red to purple fruits in late summer that are particularly appreciated by visiting birds; its glossy, dark green foliage ensures excellent year-round interest, even during winter months. For optimal performance in your garden, this species thrives in moist, well-drained soil, including chalky ground, and prefers a sheltered spot where it receives full sun to partial shade, avoiding exposed positions and cold winds.

The Prunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’ is an excellent choice for creating compact hedges or boundary planting, serving well in low-maintenance borders or wildlife gardens where its flowering attracts pollinators early in summer. Finding the perfect spot for a plant that provides reliable screening and wildlife value is straightforward with this versatile evergreen.

Product Details

Common Name
Portuguese Laurel
Growth Rate
Moderate
Max height
5 M
Bloom Time
Late spring to early summer
Flower Colour
White
Leaf Colour
Deep green
Autumn Colour
Deep green (does not change significantly)
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Pruning
Responds well to formative and maintenance pruning; typically pruned once a year
Seasonal Spring
Fragrant white flowers appear, attractive glossy foliage
Seasonal Summer
Dense foliage persists; flowers finish and berries begin to form
Seasonal Autumn
Dark purple-black berries mature, foliage remains glossy
Seasonal Winter
Evergreen leaves provide year-round interest
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