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Beech
European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is green in summer, with foliage turning gold and copper in fall. The rust-colored leaves then cling to the branches through winter providing year-round screening. It grows well in full sun to nearly full shade and is hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.
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Green Mountain
Green Mountain Boxwood (Buxus x ‘Green Mountain’) is an extremely popular boxwood. It has great cold tolerance and is one of the most naturally resistant to Boxwood Blight. It is deer and rabbit resistant and grows well in full sun to shade. It is hardy in USDA Zones 4-9.
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Green Giant
Green Giant Arborvitae (Thuja x ‘Green Giant’) is a hybrid with extreme vigor! It is the fastest-growing hedge that we offer, making it ideal for large privacy hedges. It has some deer-resistance, grows well in full sun to part shade, and is hardy in USDA Zones 5-8.
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Schip
Schip laurel (P. laurocerasus ‘Schipkaensis’) is excellent for partial shade locations. It grows quickly with a narrow habit. It has dark evergreen leaves and is deer-resistant. It is drought tolerant once established. Schip laurel is hardy in USDA Zones 6-9.
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Hick's Yew
Hicks Yew (Taxus x media ‘Hicksii’) is the best hedge for deep shade locations, although it also thrives in full sun. This is a naturally narrow plant, so it is good for small spaces. It has evergreen needles and bright red fruits. Hicks Yew is hardy to USDA Zones 5-8.
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Flame Maple
Flame Maple (Acer ginnala ‘Flame’) is a deciduous hedge with lush, green foliage in summer and blazing orange fall color, a naturally multi-stemmed and grows quickly into an effective privacy screen. Prefers full sun to shade and is hardy to USDA Zones 3-8.
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Beech
European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is green in summer, with foliage turning gold and copper in fall. The rust-colored leaves then cling to the branches through winter providing year-round screening. It grows well in full sun to nearly full shade and is hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.
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Mixed Beech
Mixed Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is a mix of green and purple beech seedlings, grown together into a striking tapestry of a hedge. These have excellent winter leaf retention for year-round screening. It grows well in full sun to shade and is hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.
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Hornbeam
Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) is a popular deciduous hedge that is extremely versatile. It tolerates full sun to nearly full shade and a range of soil conditions. It holds its brown leaves into part of the winter for added screening. It is hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.
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Royal Star Magnolia
Royal Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’) is a deciduous hedge that is covered with large, fragrant, pale pink flowers in late winter. In summer, lush green foliage develops. It grows well in full sun to partial shade and is hardy in USDA Zones 5-8.
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Cornelian cherry
Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas) is a deciduous hedge with ornamental and edible fruit in summer. The fruits are also enjoyed by birds. It also boasts striking yellow flowers in early spring. It grows well in full sun to partial shade and is hardy in USDA Zones 5-8.
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Green Giant
Green Giant Arborvitae (Thuja x ‘Green Giant’) is a hybrid with extreme vigor! It is the fastest-growing hedge that we offer, making it ideal for large privacy hedges. It has some deer-resistance, grows well in full sun to part shade, and is hardy in USDA Zones 5-8.
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American
American Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) is a fast-growing evergreen hedge with feathery foliage. It grows best in full sun and is very cold hardy. It’s a great choice for a privacy hedge. American Arborvitae is hardy in USDA Zones 3-8.
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Emerald Green
Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’) is a dense, columnar evergreen that is very popular for privacy hedges due to its consistent green color, natural thickness, and low-maintenance habit. It does best in full sun and is hardy in USDA Zones 3-8.
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Virescens
Virescens Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata ‘Virescens’) is a fast-growing evergreen with a fairly narrow habit making it easy to maintain. It is brilliant green all year and is deer-resistant. It grows well in full sun to partial shade. Virescens is hardy to USDA Zone 5-9.
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Green Mountain
Green Mountain Boxwood (Buxus x ‘Green Mountain’) is an extremely popular boxwood. It has great cold tolerance and is one of the most naturally resistant to Boxwood Blight. It is deer and rabbit resistant and grows well in full sun to shade. It is hardy in USDA Zones 4-9.
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Schmidt
Schmidt Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens ‘Schmidt’) is a lesser-known boxwood variety but has a desirable tall and narrow growth habit making it great for hedging. It is deer resistant and grows in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA Zones 5-8.
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Hick's Yew
Hicks Yew (Taxus x media ‘Hicksii’) is the best hedge for deep shade locations, although it also thrives in full sun. This is a naturally narrow plant, so it is good for small spaces. It has evergreen needles and bright red fruits. Hicks Yew is hardy to USDA Zones 5-8.
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Teton Firethorn
Teton Firethorn (Pyracantha ‘Teton’) is an evergreen hedge that boasts billows of white flowers in spring, followed by bright orange fruits that feed birds through winter. Sharp thorns keep deer away. It grows well in full sun to shade and is hardy in USDA Zones 6-9.
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English
English laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is a popular fast-growing evergreen hedge for privacy. It has large, glossy leaves and is deer-resistant. It grows well in full sun to partial shade and is quite drought tolerant once established. English laurel is hardy in USDA Zones 6-9.
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Schip
Schip laurel (P. laurocerasus ‘Schipkaensis’) is excellent for partial shade locations. It grows quickly with a narrow habit. It has dark evergreen leaves and is deer-resistant. It is drought tolerant once established. Schip laurel is hardy in USDA Zones 6-9.
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Portuguese
Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica) is great for warm, coastal climates but does equally well in other temperate areas. It is very drought tolerant once established. It grows in full sun to partial shade and is deer resistant. Portuguese laurel is hardy in USDA Zones 6b-9b.
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Hick's Yew
Hicks Yew (Taxus x media ‘Hicksii’) is the best hedge for deep shade locations, although it also thrives in full sun. This is a naturally narrow plant, so it is good for small spaces. It has evergreen needles and bright red fruits. Hicks Yew is hardy to USDA Zones 5-8.
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Juniper
Wichita Blue Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum ‘Wichita Blue’) has brilliant blue foliage to make a colorful year-round statement in the landscape. It is deer resistant and grows best in full sun. Once established it is highly drought-tolerant. It is hardy in USDA Zones 4-7.
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Teton Firethorn
Teton Firethorn (Pyracantha ‘Teton’) is an evergreen hedge that boasts billows of white flowers in spring, followed by bright orange fruits that feed birds through winter. Sharp thorns keep deer away. It grows well in full sun to shade and is hardy in USDA Zones 6-9.
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PORTUGUESE LAUREL HEDGE

Prunus lusitanica

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The beautiful Portuguese Laurel hedge is a popular choice for those wanting a dense hedge that is easy to maintain. Native to the Mediterranean region, this cherry laurel excels in drier environments and those with sandier or clay-heavy soils. Prunus Lusitanica's compact growth make it ideal for a privacy screen.

PORTUGUESE LAUREL QUICK GUIDE

Prunus lusitanica growing region- Portuguese laurel is ideal for USDA zone 7-9
  • Tolerant of warm climates, drought and deer, the Portuguese Cherry Laurel is vibrant yet hardy.
  • The shrub thrives in many different soils, including chalk, clay, loam and sand.
  • The Portuguese Cherry Laurel is evergreen and looks vibrant throughout all seasons.
  • Bees enjoy the sweetly fragrant white flowers in late spring, and the late summer fruits are a valuable food source for birds.
  • With its pest resistance and adaptability to many different soil conditions, the Portuguese Cherry Laurel is easier to maintain than many other hedge varieties.
  • Prunus lusitanica is easy to maintain at 3-4’, it can easily grow up to 10 feet or higher for a tall privacy hedge.

PRUNUS LUSITANICA DETAILS

There are a number of immediate benefits to choosing Prunus lusitanica for your next hedge:

  • Quite drought tolerant and requires little or no irrigation
  • Resistant to deer and many pests including the shot hole fungus that affects Prunus laurocerasus cherry laurels
  • Attractive evergreen glossy leaves and red stems
  • Fragrant spring flowers and fruit are a draw for bird populations
  • Prunus lusitanica is tolerant of a variety of soil types
  • It is a fast-growing shrub and has a dense habit with compact foliage, so Portuguese laurel makes a great privacy screen or windbreak

For more privacy hedge options, you can explore all our different types of hedge plants. You can also check out our other laurel hedge types: Schip laurel and English laurel.

USDA Hardiness Zones: 6b - 9
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Sun/Shade: Partial Sun to Full Sun
Deer Resistance: Yes
Watering Requirements: Moderate
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Size: 10' tall and 6' wide, trimmed
Drought Tolerance: High
West Coast - Sunset Heat Zones: 4 - 9 and 14 - 24
Pest/Disease Issues: Susceptible to Scales and Verticillium

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  • 56529-prunus-lusitanica-portuguese-laurel-hedge-urban-suburban-varied-height-sculpture-contemporary-modern-path

    This outdoor space is framed thoughtfully with well-maintained yew (Taxus) and laurel (Prunus) hedges.

  • N0300318_140-Prunus-lusistanica-portuguese-laurel-hedge-privacy-tall-evergreen

    This modern garden uses Portuguese Laurel combined with a piece of garden art for an interesting and useful design.

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    This laurel (Prunus) hedge makes for an impenetrable boundary between a city sidewalk and this residential yard.

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    The smaller, glossy-green leaves on this Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica) create a wonderful contrast with the showy flowers behind.

  • N0300319_140-Prunus-lusitanica-portuguese-laurel-hedge-privacy-tall-evergreen

    Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica) forms a very dense hedge over time, creating an effective screen to any outdoor space.

  • This laurel (Prunus) hedge makes for an impenetrable boundary between a city sidewalk and this residential yard.

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