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Prunus lusitanica
Tall bushy tree with red glossy branchlets. Large shiny dark green oval leaves, paler underneath. Large dense clusters of scented small white flowers in summer, followed by dark purple berries. Hardy to all but very dry conditions. Used often to create a dense dark green hedge, very attractive.
Genus
Prunus
Species
lusitanica
Cultivar
Common name
Portugal laurel cherry
Family name
Rosaceae
Place of origin
Portugal
DETAILS
Height
4 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Immaculate / Magnificent / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Trees
Category
Medium 10 to 18 metre.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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