{"product_id":"prunus-lusitanica-angustifolia","title":"Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' | Portuguese Laurel","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePrunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' – Portuguese Laurel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' is one of the finest evergreen hedging and screening plants available. Narrower-leaved than the species, this cultivar produces a denser, more refined hedge with elegant, dark glossy foliage, fragrant white flower racemes in early summer, and small dark berries that attract wildlife in autumn. A premium alternative to cherry laurel with far greater versatility and aesthetic appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense, dark evergreen foliage with a refined, narrow leaf form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant white flower spikes in late spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall dark purple berries in autumn — attractive to birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent wind resistance and pollution tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable as a hedge, screen, or trained as a small specimen tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in full sun to full shade, making it one of the most adaptable hedging plants for challenging positions. Tolerates most well-drained soils including chalk and clay. Clip once a year after flowering to maintain a neat hedge, or allow to grow freely as a multi-stemmed screen or small tree. Hardy throughout the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortuguese laurel is equally at home as a formal clipped hedge, an informal screen, or a specimen shrub in a mixed border. Its tolerance of shade and exposed conditions makes it a reliable choice where other evergreens struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoneybrook Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57257386672503,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7234\/2610\/files\/prunus-lusitanica-angustifolia-leaf-close-up.png?v=1774792177","url":"https:\/\/stoneybrooknursery.co.uk\/products\/prunus-lusitanica-angustifolia","provider":"Stoneybrook Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}