Prunus lusitanica - 'Variegata' (Variegated Portugal Laurel)

Type Hedging & Screening, Evergreen, Flowering
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours White Flowers (Summer early), Variegated green-white Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Prunus lusitanica description: A slowing variegated evergreen shrub that can be readily pruned to shape, thus making it suitable for hedging and screening. Slower growing and coping with most soil types this is a manageable alternative to common laurel, especially in smaller gardens.

Prunus lusitanica cultivation notes: A fine variegated evergreen small tree that can be readily pruned to shape, thus making it suitable for hedging and screening. Slower growing and coping with most soil types this is a manageable alternative to common laurel, especially in smaller gardens.

Plant Strengths: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Fruit / berry producing; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Suitable for hedging or topiary; Tolerates heavy clay soils.


Design & Plant Use for Prunus lusitanica:
  • Evergreen plant suitable for trimming to shape or topiary
  • Evergreen plant with attractive foliage for winter interest


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Prunus lusitanica - 'Variegata' (Variegated Portugal Laurel)
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