Shrub Prunus
Prunus lusitanica
Prunus lusitanica, commonly known as the Portuguese Laurel, is a large shrub that is widely grown across the world. It features dark red stems that bear lush and dense, dark green leaves. The white flowers are small and fragrant and are followed by small, dark purple berries. It typically grows to 5 m tall and 4 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Prunus lusitanica is a great plant for a large garden and is commonly used as a backdrop for smaller plants, planted for screening and shelter, used for topiary, or included in a “white” garden. Landscape designers favour Portuguese Laurels for their elegance and versatility.
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Prunus laurocerasus
Prunus laurocerasus, commonly known as the Cherry Laurel, is an evergreen tree that produces large and glossy, dark green leaves which are held densely. The plant is adorned with small and showy clusters of scented, white flowers in summer as it grows to 6 m tall and 5 m wide. Prunus laurocerasus is commonly trimmed into a hedge, used for screening, added to a mixed planting, or grown as a specimen.
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