How Our Plant Heights Are Measured
All heights listed refer to planted height and do not include the pot or rootball

Product Details
🌿 Prunus lusitanica – Pleached Portuguese Laurel
180cm Stem | 120 × 120cm Head | 8–10cm Girth
A refined evergreen pleached tree offering instant structure and elegant screening.
The Prunus lusitanica, commonly known as Portuguese Laurel, is a premium evergreen prized for its glossy foliage, attractive red stems, and naturally dense growth. Trained into a neat 120 × 120cm pleached head on a 180cm clear stem, this specimen provides a stylish architectural feature that is perfect for boundaries, avenues, patios, and formal garden designs.
✨ Features & Benefits
- Elegant pleached form: Flat-trained head creates a clean, structured appearance.
- Evergreen foliage: Glossy dark green leaves provide year-round colour and privacy.
- Attractive red stems: New growth adds subtle seasonal colour and contrast.
- Excellent screening: Dense foliage creates an effective natural screen when planted in rows.
- Versatile & hardy: Ideal for formal gardens, contemporary landscapes, boundaries, and terraces.
🌱 Care Instructions
- Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
- Water: Keep well-watered during establishment; water during prolonged dry periods.
- Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil but adapts to most garden soils.
- Pruning: Trim once or twice a year to maintain the pleached shape and encourage dense growth.
- Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK and tolerant of exposed conditions.
📏 Product Details
- Stem height: 180cm
- Head size: 120 × 120cm
- Girth: 8–10cm
- Form: Pleached evergreen tree
- Foliage: Glossy dark green leaves with attractive red young stems
- Growth rate: Moderate to fast
🌿 Why You'll Love It
The Prunus lusitanica Pleached Tree combines year-round evergreen foliage with a beautifully structured form. Its compact pleached head provides instant architectural interest and can be used to create sophisticated screening, elegant avenues, or defined garden spaces. A timeless and practical choice for both contemporary and traditional landscapes.
Planting Tips
💧 Watering – Essential for Success
Consistent watering is vital from day one. Ambient rainfall is rarely sufficient, especially in the first season after planting. Water deeply and regularly to help roots establish — this is the main condition of our plant guarantee. Plants that are allowed to dry out may fail to establish and will not be covered under warranty.
Rootballed Plants
Handle rootballed plants with care and do not remove the hessian sacking, netting, or metal wire around the rootball. These materials are designed to hold the root system together during planting and will naturally break down in the soil. Simply place the rootball in the prepared planting hole, making sure it sits at the same depth it was previously growing. Backfill with soil, firm in gently, and water thoroughly.
Potted Plants
Remove the plant carefully from its pot and lightly tease out any circling roots before planting. Place it in a hole slightly larger than the pot, ensuring the top of the rootball is level with the surrounding soil. Backfill, firm in gently, and water generously.
Trees & Tall Plants
When planting trees or taller plants, always provide a strong stake or support for at least the first growing season. This helps the roots establish firmly and prevents wind damage. Position the stake on the windward side and secure the stem loosely with a soft tie, allowing for slight movement.
Need more help?
Have you got any questions? Feel free to contact us.
Email: info@hedgingsupplies.co.uk
Phone: 01509 270 943

