Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia'
Topiary 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 861883Topiary Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’) combines the refinement of dark green glossy foliage with the character of distinctive red stems, producing topiary specimens of real distinction.
Evergreen — retains glossy, dark green foliage year-round
Available in a range of topiary forms
Dense, refined growth that clips to a smooth finish
Hardy and adaptable, tolerates chalk, clay, coastal, and urban conditions
Delivered as mature, nursery-shaped specimens for immediate impact
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View Stock & PricesTopiary Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’) is a distinguished evergreen for formal topiary, offering glossy, dark green foliage on distinctive dark red stems. The small, neat leaves produce an excellent surface finish when clipped into formal shapes — from domes and cones to lollipop standards and multi-ball specimens.
Portuguese Laurel responds well to regular clipping, producing a dense, refined surface. The combination of dark green foliage and red stems gives topiary pieces a richness and depth of colour that sets them apart from other evergreen topiary species. In early summer, fragrant white flowers may appear on less tightly clipped specimens.
Fully hardy throughout the UK, Portuguese Laurel thrives in most soil types including chalk and clay. It performs well in sun or partial shade and handles coastal and urban conditions.