Also known as Portuguese Cherry Laurel, Prunus lusitanica is a refined evergreen species admired for its dark glossy foliage, red-tinged stems, and dense habit. In a multi-stem form, it takes on an especially striking, architectural quality, ideal for adding height, texture, and evergreen interest to gardens and landscape designs year-round.
At Tree Heritage Nursery, we supply Portuguese Laurel Multi-Stem Trees in a range of sizes to suit different garden styles and spaces: 100–150 cm, 150–200 cm, and 200–250 cm.
Growing Conditions
Portuguese Laurel is a hardy, adaptable evergreen that grows well in well-drained soils, including clay, loam, and chalk. It tolerates both full sun and partial shade, making it suitable for a wide variety of locations, from exposed sites to sheltered courtyards. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance.
Where to Position It
The multi-stem form makes this tree ideal for garden borders, modern planting schemes, screening, or as a statement specimen. Its structural form adds interest in both formal and informal settings, and its evergreen canopy ensures lasting presence through all seasons.
Foliage, Flowers & Fruit
This variety is known for its deep green, oval-shaped leaves with a smooth, leathery finish and contrasting reddish stems. In early summer, it produces upright clusters of fragrant white flowers, which are followed by small red berries ripening to black, offering subtle seasonal variation and food for birds. The dense canopy ensures excellent coverage throughout the year.
Size & Growth
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Ultimate Height: 4–6 metres (if left unpruned)
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Ultimate Spread: 2.5–4 metres
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Time to Ultimate Size: 10–15 years
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Growth Habit: Naturally bushy and upright, easy to shape
Delivery
Pallet delivery £70 to most of mainland UK — FREE on orders over £500. One pallet carries up to 5 multi-stem trees or 15 hedging plants and the delivery price is the same however full it is, so it pays to fill your pallet. Kerbside delivery; we’ll contact you to arrange a convenient day. Scottish Highlands & Islands may carry a small surcharge — confirmed before dispatch.
Plant Now or Reserve for Autumn
We deliver all year round — our container-grown stock can be planted in any season (summer planting just needs committed watering). Prefer to plant in autumn, when establishment is easiest? Order now and add a note at checkout — we’ll reserve your plants and deliver when you’re ready.
Planting & Aftercare
Every order includes our planting and establishment notes. The single biggest factor in success is water: new plants need generous, regular watering through their first two growing seasons. Follow the guide and your plants will establish strongly — and we’re on the end of the phone if you need us.
Why Tree Heritage
We’re a working nursery in Hertfordshire, not a reseller. Every plant is selected, grown on and quality-checked by our own team before it leaves the nursery.
