Instant Hedge Portuguese Laurel 

(Prunus lusitanica Angustifolia) in trough

Instant hedging with Prunus lusitanica Angustifolia in trough, and also available in a hedge bag. 

Commonly known as Portuguese Laurel, this small leaved attractive evergreen shrub is the ideal hedging species for a changing climate..

The leaves are smaller than the straight Prunus lusitanica and are a polished dark green colour, and are held on a reddish stem which can fade in colour as the plant ages. The red stems and branches add a unique visual appeal, especially against the dark green leaves

If the plant is pruned frequently it will not produce flowers or set fruit, and will form a dense even hedge, that provides year-round interest. 

As it responds to pruning really well, Prunus lusitanica Angustifolia also lends itself to topiary, including balls and other shapes.

If left unpruned it will produce a creamy white candle-like flower in late spring, followed by small black berries.

Prunus lusitanica Angustifolia is one of our favourite hedging plants, being a very versatile plant that tolerates clipping into shapes and makes an excellent, dense screen or windbreak, thriving in a variety of well-drained soils in sun or partial shade. 

It exhibits good drought tolerance once established and is resistant to wind, even coastal sea winds.