Prunus lusitanica
PORTUGAL LAUREL
Rosaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
20m
Plant habit
 
20m

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Pruning: Retain only one main trunk for a tree or tip prune regularly from a young age for a shrub.

 
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Prunus lusitanica
PORTUGAL LAUREL
Rosaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
20m
Plant habit
 
20m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: early summer

Ornamental Fruit: red-black


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, formal & cottage designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen, large planter, street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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