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Plant details
Like its close relative the cherry laurel, this species from Spain and Portugal is usually planted to make a large hedge, screen or windbreak. It is a very beautiful shrub in its own right though, eventually making a large shapely tree if allowed to grow naturally. The leaves are an attractive shade of green, reddish when young and on red stalks, while the white flowers in early summer smell sweetly of hawthorn. It is hardier and more versatile even than cherry laurel, and withstands clipping into formal shapes. The Royal Horticultural Society have given it their Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Prunus
Species: lusitanica
Plant type: Evergreen shrub
Flower colour: White
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Feature: Flowers
Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil: Well-drained/light, Dry
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 2000cm
Spread: 1500cm
Flowering period: June to June
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