Portuguese Laurel 6-7ft (180-210cm) Rootballed

Our mature Portuguese Laurel plants are supplied at 6ft (175-200cm) and rootballed, making them an excellent choice for creating an instant evergreen hedge or privacy screen. These well-established plants offer immediate height, density and structure from planting.

Known for its rich, dark green foliage and elegant red stems, Prunus lusitanica is a reliable and attractive evergreen hedging plant suited to both formal and informal gardens. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for creating neat, dense hedging with minimal maintenance.

Key Features

• Plant Height: 175-200cm (6ft)
• Supply Type: Rootballed
• Growth Habit: Dense, upright and compact
• Foliage: Glossy evergreen leaves with red stems
• Position: Full sun or partial shade
• Best For: Privacy hedging, screening and formal boundaries

Portuguese Laurel is an excellent alternative to common Laurel hedging, offering a more refined appearance while still providing excellent screening. It responds well to trimming and can be maintained as a formal hedge or allowed to grow more naturally depending on your garden style.

These established plants are ideal for instant impact in new gardens or boundary planting schemes. Browse our full range of Portuguese Laurel hedging plants for alternative sizes and formats.

For best results, plant approximately 60cm apart when forming a hedge and water regularly during the first growing season to help establish strong root growth. Once established, Portuguese Laurel is hardy, low maintenance and highly reliable for year-round coverage.