{"product_id":"portuguese-laurel-5ft-150-180cm-rootballed","title":"Portuguese Laurel 5-6ft (150-180cm) Rootballed","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"317\" data-start=\"49\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong data-end=\"74\" data-start=\"53\"\u003ePortuguese Laurel\u003c\/strong\u003e at 5ft (150-180cm) is supplied rootballed and ready to establish quickly, making it an excellent choice for creating an instant evergreen hedge or privacy screen. These well-formed plants provide reliable structure and coverage from planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"562\" data-start=\"319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"340\" data-start=\"319\"\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, suitable for both formal and contemporary garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"580\" data-start=\"564\" data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"867\" data-start=\"582\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"619\" data-start=\"582\" data-section-id=\"dabnjh\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"601\" data-start=\"584\"\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150-180cm (5ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"651\" data-start=\"620\" data-section-id=\"1fy24u5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"638\" data-start=\"622\"\u003eSupply Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rootballed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"700\" data-start=\"652\" data-section-id=\"4sse4p\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"671\" data-start=\"654\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, upright and compact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"756\" data-start=\"701\" data-section-id=\"3722vu\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"715\" data-start=\"703\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy evergreen leaves with red stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"800\" data-start=\"757\" data-section-id=\"1gzwrb9\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"772\" data-start=\"759\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"867\" data-start=\"801\" data-section-id=\"1ceohh1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"816\" data-start=\"803\"\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Privacy hedging, screening and boundary planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrunus lusitanica is relatively slow growing and \u003cstrong\u003eone can expect up to a foot (30cm) of growth a year if left untrimmed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePortuguese Laurel is tolerant of most soil types although it does not like waterlogged soil. It also grows quite happily in full sunshine or in partial shade making it versatile for a number of different situations.\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese plants should only be planted in the colder months of the year and watered properly in their first year after planting. These plants are all sold as 150-180cm in height which is approximately 5-6ft.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese 5ft Portuguese Laurel plants in root balls are shown in this picture at 60cm (2ft) apart, which is the correct distance for planting Portuguese Laurel hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people choose Prunus lusitanica as alternative to Yew, Leylandii or Laurel as it is faster growing than \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hedgesonline.com\/hedging\/taller-hedging\/yew-hedging\/\"\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 small Portuguese Laurel hedge 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 rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Prunus_lusitanica\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePortuguese Laurel\u003c\/a\u003e 5-6ft (150-180cm) 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":45852295921937,"sku":"PLRB16\/180A","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/8613\/6337\/files\/Mathias_Nurseries_Portuguese_Laurel_Rootballed_150-180cm.webp?v=1738597476","url":"https:\/\/hedgesonline.com\/products\/portuguese-laurel-5ft-150-180cm-rootballed","provider":"Hedges Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}