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A large evergreen shrub or small tree. Dark green leaves with reddish stalks are augmented by small white flowers borne on racemes in early summer. The fruits are small and red gradually turning dark purple. It is tolerant of chalk soils. Can be pruned into shape to make a formal or informal hedge.
Prunus lusitanica
Common name: Portugese Laurel.
Native: Spain and Portugal.
Provenance: UK
Size and spread (10 years): 1.8m x 1.5m
Treatment required: Mildly dormant . 4 week period of warmth followed by 16wks cold moist.
Seeds / kg: approx 12,600; 93% viable
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Most well drained soils, copes with chalk soils well.
Planting instructions:
Mature height: 4.5m x 3m
| Weight | 10.00 g |
|---|---|
| Genus | Prunus |
| Size | Mini Seed Pack (approx 20 seeds), Seed Pack (approx 110 seeds) |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Flowering Month | June |
| Colour | cream |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | shrub |
| Evergreen | evergreen |
| Interest | flowers, fruit |
| Wildlife | yes |
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