🌿 Prunus lusitanica – Standard Tree (Portuguese Laurel)

180–190cm Stem Height | 14–16cm Girth

Refined evergreen structure with year-round elegance.
The Prunus lusitanica, commonly known as Portuguese Laurel, is a beautifully structured evergreen tree offering both formality and timeless appeal. Grafted and trained as a standard tree with a clean, straight stem and full, rounded head, it provides instant architectural impact — perfect for avenues, entrances, or refined garden designs.

✨ Features & Benefits

• Elegant form: A tall, clear stem with a dense, rounded crown for a formal, balanced appearance.

• Evergreen foliage: Glossy dark green leaves provide year-round structure and depth.

• Seasonal flowers: Fragrant white blossoms in early summer, followed by small red to black berries.

• Low maintenance: Hardy, easy to grow, and responds well to light pruning.

• Versatile use: Ideal for framing pathways, entrances, or used in symmetrical planting schemes.

🌱 Care Instructions

• Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.

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

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

• Pruning: Lightly trim annually after flowering to maintain its rounded crown.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK and suitable for urban or coastal planting.

📏 Product Details

• Stem height: Approx. 180–190cm

• Girth: 14–16cm

• Form: Standard tree with a clear stem and full, evergreen crown

• Foliage: Glossy dark green leaves with small white flowers in summer

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

The Prunus lusitanica Standard is a classic, evergreen statement tree that brings lasting beauty and structure to any setting. Its polished form, year-round foliage, and graceful flowers make it ideal for creating elegant avenues, flanking driveways, or adding architectural height to gardens. Durable, timeless, and effortlessly refined — a true symbol of evergreen sophistication.