Portuguese Laurel Cherry (Prunus Lusitanica Angustifolia) – Shrub - Multi Buy - Multi Buy - CLT 3

Description

Prunus Lusitanica Angustifolia is a bushy, evergreen shrub which has been widely used since Victorian times to create Italian style gardens. It has an exotic appearance with dense large dark green leaves that appear on dark red stems. Angustifolia has narrower leaves than the species with stalks and new twigs of a brighter red colour. Portuguese Laurel bears numerous racemes of scented white flowers in June, which produce red turning to black berries much loved by birds. The plant itself is rated at H5 making it a hardy plant for the UK climate. The fruit can be potentially toxic as are the leaves so do not ingest them. The plant is prone to pests and diseases so treat with care. Maintain within pruning group 8. The maximum height of the plant is 12 m (39 ft) and the eventual spread is 8 m (26 ft). Indicative Product Dimensions for your guidance: 3 litre pot: height 40 - 60 cm (1.3 - 1.9 ft) 7-10 litre pot: height 80 - 100 cm (2.6 - 3.2 ft) 15-18 litre pot: height 100 - 125 cm (3.3 - 4.1 ft) 30-35 litre pot: height 150 - 175 cm (4.9 - 5.7 ft) 40-45 litre pot: height 175 - 200 cm (5.7 - 6.5 ft) 55-65 litre pot: height 200 - 225 cm (6.6 - 7.3 ft) Actual Product Dimensions may vary within industry standards depends on available stock and the season. Latin Name: Prunus Lusitanica Angustifolia English Name: Portugese Laurel Species: Rosaceae Genus: Prunus Foliage Type: Evergreen Foliage: Green Fragrance: Flower Toxicity: Leaves and fruit may be harmful if ingested Flower: White Flowering Period: Summer Suggested Location: Outdoor. Suggested Soil Type: Well-Drained, Clay, Loam, Sand, Chalk Suggested Exposure to Sunlight: Full Sunlight or Partial Shade. Suggested Exposure to Weather: Sheltered or Exposed Hardiness Rating: High (H5) Lowest Temperature Tolerance: -15°C to -10 °C (5 °F to 14°F) Growth Habit: Bushy Eventual Spread: 8 m (26 ft) Final Height: 12 m (39 ft) Cultivation: Easy to grow in any moist but well-drained moderately fertile soil in sun or partial shade. Superb hedging shrub and even thrives on poor, shallow, chalky soils Propagation: Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer Suggested planting locations and garden types: Drought Resistant Hedging & Screens Low Maintenance Pruning: Pruning group 8 including hedges pruned in late spring or early summer Pests: Leaves may be damaged by vine weevil and leaf-mining moths Diseases: May be affected by powdery mildews Delivery Cost: This is calculated based on the total size, weight and quantity of your order, as well as the location of your delivery address. You will see the final price at the Online Checkout Page (before making payment) – our website will automatically calculate the lowest possible delivery price and apply discounts to orders of certain products – giving you the best value delivery every time! Please note that high-volume orders will decrease your delivery costs significantly by spreading the price across multiple items. Visit our Delivery Policy page for more information