Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) – 2L Pot (30–40cm)

Portuguese Laurel is a highly popular, dense evergreen shrub ideal for creating neat, elegant hedging. With its glossy dark green leaves and striking red stems, it offers year-round structure, privacy, and visual appeal.

A more refined alternative to Cherry Laurel, it forms a tidy, compact hedge that suits both modern and traditional garden styles.

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🌿 Special Offer

10 for €60 – excellent value for creating a full, established hedge

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Key Features

• Evergreen foliage for year-round privacy
• Distinctive dark green leaves with red stems
• Forms a dense, compact hedge
• Produces fragrant white flowers in June
• Followed by red to dark purple berries
• Suitable for formal or informal hedging

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Plant Details

• Pot Size: 2 Litre
• Height (supplied): 30–40cm
• Growth Rate: Moderate (approx. 30–50cm per year)
• Spacing: 50cm apart for hedging
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Tolerates most soil types
• Hardiness: Fully hardy

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Care Guide

Planting

• Plant in well-prepared soil with good compost
• Water well after planting and during establishment

Feeding

• Apply a slow-release fertiliser (e.g. Four Seasons) to encourage strong growth

Pruning

• Trim between October and April to maintain shape
• Can be kept neatly trimmed at 1.3–1.5m, or allowed to grow taller

Protection

• Use shelter netting for young plants in exposed areas

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Why Choose Portuguese Laurel?

• Creates a neat, compact, and dense hedge
• Excellent for privacy and screening
• More refined leaf than Cherry Laurel
• Hardy and well suited to Irish conditions
• Low maintenance once established

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Why Choose Kean’s Claremorris?

• High-quality, healthy plants sourced with care
• Expert advice on hedging and planting
• Trusted Irish retailer with years of experience
• Great value and reliable customer service

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A stylish and practical hedging choice, Portuguese Laurel delivers year-round structure, privacy, and elegance—perfect for any garden setting.