Prunus Lusitanica 6L

Prunus lusitanica , the Portuguese laurel cherry or Portugal laurel, is a broadly-spreading tree with glossy dark-green leaves and small cream flowers in spring on red twigs followed by black berries. A good screening tree and a popular hedging plant. Topiary standards are excellent for formal design. Berries are poisonous to animals. Not tolerant of wet sites. Evergreen. Cold and drought hardy.

Growth Rate: Medium, Rapid

Height after 5 years: 5m

Height when mature: 12m

Width when mature: 8m