Prunus lusitanica
(Portuguese Laurel)
Prunus lusitanica
(Portuguese Laurel)
Prices:
| Each | 20 or more | |
|---|---|---|
| 25L Bag | $100.00 | $90.00 |
| 2.5L Pot | $9.50 | $9.00 |
Details:
| Type: | Shrub |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Mature Height: | 5 m |
| Mature Width: | 1.5 m |
| Site Condition: | Coastal, Exposed, Frost Tolerant, Heavy Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil, Waterways |
| Sun: | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Drainage: | Dry, Moist |
| Frosts: | Hardy |
| Features: | Suitable for hedging or shelter. Attractive to birds, insects and bees. Colorful perennial. Flower colour: White. Foliage colour: Green. Fruit colour: Black. |
Prunus lusitanica, commonly called Portuguese Laurel, is a hardy and versatile evergreen shrub with smooth dark green leaves. Portuguese Laurel produces slender white flower racemes late spring and summer. It creates an excellent formal hedge or screen. Tolerates a wide range of conditions from dry to frosty areas. Poisonous to animals. Evergreen. Cold and drought hardy.
Flowering: Spring [September - November]
Fruiting: Summer [December - January]
Plant Calendar:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | F |
Flower and Fruit Months:
| Flowering | Fruiting | Both | |
| Key |
Bird Diet:
| Fruit | Seed | Nectar | |
| Key | F | S | N |
