Large Prunus Lusitanica Angustifolia Hedging 150/175cm+/-cm - Above the Rootball :Prunus Lusitanica Angustifolia hedging, also known as Portuguese Laurel, a super choice for a slightly more decorative version of the more standard laurel hedging plants, foliage is smaller and considerably darker, stems also have a touch of red. Adding to the interest this evergreen hedging plant gives a good display of white flowers late spring and early summer, this is followed by black berries in autumn, not a what you would class as a prolific grower it can still give new growth of 30 to 50cm per season, so can still be classed as very quick. Prunus Lusitanica is hardier than the more common Cherry Laurel varieties, so a good choice for exposed sights our the higher northern areas of the country. Easily maintained, trimming if you wish to restrict height should be carried out approximately late summer. A good plants for all situations from full sun through to light shade, it will tolerate full shade but growth speed will likely be somewhat restricted. Good strong bushy plants - plant at 1 per metre to give them some time or two a metre for an almost instant hedge.
