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
