{"product_id":"portuguese-laurel-3-4ft-90-120cm-rootballed","title":"Portuguese Laurel 3-4ft (90-120cm) Rootballed","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"332\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"78\"\u003ePortuguese Laurel\u003c\/strong\u003e at 3.5-4ft (100-120cm) is supplied rootballed and ready to establish quickly, making it an excellent choice for creating a reliable evergreen hedge. These well-grown plants provide strong structure, healthy growth and year-round screening from planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"355\"\u003ePrunus lusitanica\u003c\/strong\u003e is a refined evergreen hedging plant known for its glossy dark green foliage and distinctive red stems. It offers a more elegant alternative to traditional laurel, making it suitable for both formal and contemporary garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\" data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c0epah\" data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"648\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"626\"\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100-120cm (3.5-4ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fy24u5\" data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"680\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eSupply Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rootballed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4sse4p\" data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"729\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, upright and compact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3722vu\" data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"785\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy evergreen leaves with red stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gzwrb9\" data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"829\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"801\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ceohh1\" data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Privacy hedging, screening and boundary planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eThis size is ideal for starting a structured hedge with a manageable initial height while still delivering strong long-term coverage. It works well for garden boundaries, driveways and evergreen screening projects where reliable year-round privacy is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor best results, plant approximately 60cm apart when forming a hedge and water regularly during the first growing season to support establishment.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established, it is hardy, low maintenance and highly reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be grown as a small hedge of 3-4ft (90-120cm) in height but will be equally happy if grown as a taller hedge of 6-7ft (180-210cm) to give that all important eye level privacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Portuguese Laurel hedge will need to be trimmed annually in the spring or autumn. We recommend trimming in the spring before a new flush of growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people choose Portuguese Laurel as alternative to Yew, Leylandii or Laurel as it is faster growing than \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hedgesonline.com\/hedging\/taller-hedging\/yew-hedging\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYew\u003c\/a\u003e (and still looks formal) but not as fast growing as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hedgesonline.com\/hedging\/taller-hedging\/leylandii-hedging\/\"\u003eLeylandii\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hedgesonline.com\/hedging\/taller-hedging\/laurel-hedging\/\"\u003eLaurel\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore information about planting Portuguese Laurel hedging plants can be found on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hedgesonline.com\/hedging\/taller-hedging\/portuguese-laurel-hedging\/\"\u003ePortuguese Laurel category\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Prunus_lusitanica\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePortuguese Laurel\u003c\/a\u003e 3-4ft (90-120cm) Root-Balled or to discuss alternative products, call us on 01252 714552 or email at \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@hedgesonline.com\"\u003esales@hedgesonline.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HedgesOnlineShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45852270657809,"sku":"PL100-120RBA","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/8613\/6337\/products\/Ports-100-120-2.jpg?v=1688469125","url":"https:\/\/hedgesonline.com\/products\/portuguese-laurel-3-4ft-90-120cm-rootballed","provider":"Hedges Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}