Prunus lusitanica angustifolia Standard
Prunus lusitanica angustifolia Standard
Prunus lusitanica angustifolia – Portuguese Laurel Full Standard
The Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica angustifolia) is widely regarded as the most refined and elegant of all the laurel family. Trained here as a full standard, it combines a clean, clear stem with a dense, rounded evergreen head – delivering sophisticated year-round screening with a distinctly premium aesthetic.
Key Features
- Full standard form – clear stem with a full, well-developed evergreen crown
- Smaller, darker, and more refined foliage than Cherry Laurel – a more elegant appearance
- Fragrant white flower racemes in early summer, attractive to pollinators
- Deep red to black berries in autumn – excellent for wildlife
- Evergreen – provides year-round privacy, structure, and screening
- Ideal for formal gardens, driveways, terraces, and large containers
Growing Conditions
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained; tolerates most soils including chalk and clay
- Hardiness: Fully hardy (RHS H6)
- Drought tolerant once established – lower maintenance than many evergreens
- Maintenance: Light trim once a year to maintain shape
Supplied as a premium, nursery-trained full standard – one of the most sought-after evergreen trees for discerning gardeners seeking elegance and privacy in equal measure.
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Planting Instructions
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Tolerates most soils including chalk and clay. Excellent in large containers with quality loam-based compost, or planted directly in borders. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Water regularly during the first growing season. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring. Trim lightly once a year after flowering to maintain the rounded crown. Stake securely in the first 1–2 years. Drought-tolerant once established.
Size & Specification
Supplied as a premium nursery-trained full standard with a clear stem and a full, well-developed rounded evergreen crown. Please contact us for current stem height and overall height specifications. Narrower-leaved Angustifolia cultivar. Fully hardy (RHS H6). Fully evergreen.
Delivery & Dispatch
Dispatched via specialist pallet courier due to size and weight. Delivery is kerbside to mainland UK addresses only. You will receive a dispatch notification with tracking details. Please ensure suitable access is available for a pallet vehicle and that someone is available to receive the delivery.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Fragrant white flower racemes in early summer are highly attractive to bees, hoverflies, and other pollinators. Deep red to black berries in autumn provide an excellent food source for blackbirds, thrushes, and other berry-feeding birds. The dense evergreen crown provides year-round shelter and nesting cover for garden birds.