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.
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A Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica) InstantHedge unit around 5-6' tall in biodegradable cardboard container ready for planting.
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Finished hedges of Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica) stretch on for nearly a mile at the nursery.
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Drupes of deep-blue, almost black berries form in mid-summer on the Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica).
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A finished row of Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica) stretching as far as the eye can see.
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Clusters of white flowers emerging in mid-spring.
PORTUGUESE LAUREL QUICK GUIDE
- 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 |
Landscape Gallery
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This outdoor space is framed thoughtfully with well-maintained yew (Taxus) and laurel (Prunus) hedges.
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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.
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Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica) forms a very dense hedge over time, creating an effective screen to any outdoor space.
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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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Inside the
Floret project
Floret, the flower famer and internet sensation with 1.1M followers on Instagram, used our European Beech, Schip laurel, and Hicks Yew hedges on the farm. See inside the project here.