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

Product Details
Add elegance and year-round privacy to your garden with Prunus Lusitanica (Portuguese Laurel) Standard Trees — one of the most refined and reliable evergreens for screening, avenues, and ornamental planting. With a tall 180cm clear stem and a 10–12cm girth, these mature specimens arrive ready to make an immediate impact at 300–350cm total height.
🍃 Key Features:
Evergreen Foliage: Dense, glossy dark green leaves provide lush coverage throughout the year.
Standard Tree Form: 180cm clear stem produces a classic, formal silhouette ideal for avenues and focal points.
Impressive Maturity: Supplied at 10–12cm girth and 300–350cm total height — established and ready to screen.
Fragrant Blossom: Produces delicate white flowers in late spring, adding seasonal interest.
Hardy & Tolerant: Withstands coastal exposure, pollution, and a wide range of soil types.
✨ Why Choose Portuguese Laurel Standard?
Prunus lusitanica is prized for its refined appearance and robust constitution. Unlike Cherry Laurel, it offers a finer leaf texture and a more elegant form, making it the preferred choice for formal gardens, estate planting, and high-specification landscaping. The standard tree form creates an instant architectural statement while the dense canopy delivers effective year-round privacy.
📏 Specifications:
Stem Height: 180cm clear stem
Girth: 10–12cm
Total Height: 300–350cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Moderate
Ultimate Height: 6–8m (easily maintained by pruning)
Form: Standard tree
🌱 Planting & Care Tips:
Thrives in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Water regularly until fully established (typically the first season).
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and density.
Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy foliage growth.
Bring structure, privacy, and year-round elegance to your landscape with Prunus Lusitanica Standard Trees — the refined evergreen choice for discerning gardeners and landscapers alike.
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

