Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia'
Hedging Portuguese Laurel
Narrow-leaved Portuguese Laurel with elegant dark green foliage and red stems. White fragrant flowers in summer. Excellent formal screening.
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01672 861883Hedging Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’) is a refined evergreen hedging species with glossy dark green leaves on distinctive red stems. Its neat habit and elegant appearance make it one of the most attractive hedging choices available.
Evergreen — retains glossy, dark green foliage year-round
Available in a range of heights for immediate or long-term planting
Dense, naturally neat growth with a finer texture than Cherry Laurel
Hardy and adaptable, tolerates chalk, clay, coastal, and urban conditions
Fragrant white flowers in early summer
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View Stock & PricesHedging Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’) creates a refined, dense evergreen hedge with glossy dark green foliage on distinctive dark red stems. It is widely considered one of the most attractive hedging species available, offering a more sophisticated appearance than Cherry Laurel while being notably more tolerant of thin, chalky soils.
When maintained as a hedge, Portuguese Laurel produces a dense, uniform screen with a naturally neat habit. The small, narrow leaves give a finer texture than other laurel species, and the red stems add subtle colour interest. In early summer, fragrant white flowers appear along the top of the hedge if not trimmed too early.
Portuguese Laurel is fully hardy throughout the UK. It thrives in most soil types including chalk and clay, and performs well in sun or partial shade. It handles coastal and urban conditions with ease.