Prunus lusitanica Angustifolia - Portuguese Laurel
Prunus lusitanica Angustifolia - Portuguese Laurel
Prunus lusitanica Angustifolia - Portuguese Laurel
Prunus lusitanica Angustifolia - Portuguese Laurel
Prunus lusitanica Angustifolia - Portuguese Laurel
Prunus lusitanica Angustifolia
Portugal Laurel, Azores Laurel
Plants purchased as replacements. A bit small, but generally quite vigorous. Root system is good, planted immediately in a newly established hedge.
Madseb, 04/12/2025
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Description
The Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' is a variety of Portuguese Laurel selected for its compact growth and fine foliage. This evergreen bush has a dense and regular conical habit, adorned with glossy leaves, and has a strong presence throughout the year. In spring, it is covered with fragrant white panicles buzzing with bees, which are clearly visible against the foliage. Low-maintenance, water-efficient, and tolerant of pruning, this Portuguese laurel makes an excellent hedge or large shrub for mass planting.
The Portuguese Laurel, scientifically known as Prunus lusitanica, is a bush belonging to the rose family, native to Spain and Portugal.
The 'Angustifolia' cultivar stands out for its reduced vigour, dense habit, and narrow leaves. It reaches approximately 3m (9.8ft) in height and 1.50m (4.9ft) in spread at the age of 10 years and can reach up to 4m (13.1ft) in height under favourable conditions. Its growth rate is moderate. Its red branches bear elongated, dentate, highly glossy evergreen leaves that are slightly folded along the central vein. The leaves are dark green on the upper surface and lighter underneath. In May or June, depending on the region, it produces fragrant, nectar-rich, cup-shaped white flowers, arranged in narrow pendulous clusters that are 20 to 25cm (9.8in) long. The fruits consist of small ovate berries, 8mm (0.3in) in size, initially red but turning dark purple and then black, which are highly toxic if ingested.
The Portuguese Laurel 'Angustifolia' thrives in deep, well-drained soil, particularly in warm regions. It adapts well to oceanic climates but also tolerates hotter regions. It is often used as an evergreen hedge, either trimmed or untrimmed, in combination with Photinias, Eleagnus ebbingei, Cotoneaster lacteus or C. franchetii, for example. With its naturally conical silhouette, it requires minimal shaping. It can also be planted as a solitary specimen and trained into a pyramid or ball shape.
Tips: Avoid pruning at the beginning of the season to fully enjoy the flowering.
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Prunus
lusitanica
Angustifolia
Rosaceae
Portugal Laurel, Azores Laurel
Mediterranean
Planting and care
The Prunus lusitanica Angustifolia is best planted from February to May, in any deep, fertile, well-worked soil, even chalky, moist to dry in summer, in full sun. In a hedge, maintain a distance of 1m (3.3ft) between plants. In cold regions, choose a location sheltered from cold and strong winds. You can prune after flowering to keep the plant compact. It can withstand temperatures as low as -15°C (5°F) and does not require watering once well rooted. Attacks from aphids or scale insects are possible in summer.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.