Portuguese Laurel
Prunus lusitanica
SKU: LJ-PRULUSI
USDA Zone:
6 to 9
Watering Needs:
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Sun Needs:
Partial to full sun
This is an evergreen shrub or small tree with blackish-brown bark and glossy dark green oval leaves. It has small white flower which decorate the tree in spring. Turning to cherry-like fruit, green or reddish green at first, then dark purple or black when ripe in late summer or early autumn.
Average Landscape Size:
Height - 16 ft., Width - 9 ft.
Flowering Season:
Spring
Landscape Use:
Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Topiary, Windbreak, Woodland Garden
Special Features:
Bird Friendly, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Tolerates Road Salt, Year-round Interest
| Flower Color | White |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen Shrub |
| Size | 18"-24", 24"-30", 3'-4', 30"-36", 4'-5', 5 Gallon, 6'-7' |
Watering Needs:
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Does great in average, well-drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season. Feed during the growing season with a general-purpose fertilizer. Prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth.
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