Description
The Portuguese laurel, or Prunus lusitanica Angustifolia, is a popular and attractive shrub often used for creating hedges. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves that remain green throughout the year. This dense and compact-growing shrub is perfect for creating privacy around your garden, especially since this plant can grow up to 5 meters tall!
This plant grows up to 40 cm annually and requires little maintenance; prune the hedge during the period from August to September for the best results.
When pruning, keep in mind that this should not be done in full sun so that the branches can recover well from the pruning wounds.
It is advisable to prune the top slightly narrower than the bottom; this ensures that the lower branches receive sufficient sunlight.
Another advantage of this shrub is that it is fully winter-hardy and can be placed in both sun and shade.
The Portuguese Cherry Laurel 'Angustifolia' is not only used as a hedge plant but is also often planted in a pot on the terrace, as the plant also enjoys being pruned into a specific shape.
Think of a beautiful round sphere, for example.
