🌿 Prunus lusitanica – 1/2 Standard

80–90cm Stem | Total Height 120–150cm | Head Diameter 35–40cm

A refined evergreen standard tree with dense foliage and elegant structure.
The Prunus lusitanica, also known as Portuguese Laurel, is prized for its glossy green leaves, compact habit, and beautifully tidy appearance. Trained into a ½ standard form with a clean 80–90cm stem and a neatly shaped 35–40cm crown, it brings instant height, structure, and year-round greenery to patios, entrances, borders, and formal garden designs.

✨ Features & Benefits

• Dense evergreen foliage: Small, glossy leaves create a refined, polished look.

• Elegant standard form: Lifted canopy adds structure without overwhelming the space.

• Year-round interest: Maintains colour and form through all seasons.

• Low maintenance: Responds well to pruning and holds its shape beautifully.

• Versatile use: Ideal for containers, pathways, entrances, and formal planting schemes.

🌱 Care Instructions

• Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.

• Water: Keep moist during establishment; drought tolerant once mature.

• Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil but adapts well to most garden soils.

• Pruning: Light trim once or twice per year to maintain the rounded crown.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK and tolerant of wind.

📏 Product Details

• Stem height: 80–90cm

• Total height: 120–150cm

• Head diameter: Approx. 35–40cm

• Form: Evergreen ½ standard tree

• Foliage: Glossy dark-green leaves with attractive red stems

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

The Prunus lusitanica ½ Standard is an elegant and reliable choice for adding evergreen structure to any garden. Its tidy crown, manageable size, and year-round colour make it perfect for framing spaces, enhancing formal layouts, or creating stylish focal points with minimal maintenance.