Prunus lusitanica

Portugal Laurel

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Height
5 to 7 m
Width
3 to 6 m
Flower colour
white
Flowering Time
June, July
Light/shadow demands
light shade, no direct sunlight, semi-shade, sun
pH-Value
slightly alkaline, neutral, alkaline, slightly acidic
Soil
permeable, all substrates
Trees and shrubs for bees
Yes
Bird feeding plants
Prunus lusitanica
Characteristics:
Habit
Large shrub or small tree, 4-6 (7) m tall, 3-5 m wide, mature trees even wider, 20-30 cm annual growth; reddish twigs; wide, picturesque crown with age
Crown
broad conical, picturesque broad conical, picturesque
Blossom
White, long, upright racemes, 12-20 cm, June; ornamental
Leaves
Evergreen, oblong, ovate; curly and serrate margins; glossy dark green above, light green beneath, reddish brown petiole
Fruits
Ovate drupes, dark purple coloured, poisonous
Roots
Cordate, far-reaching lateral roots
Demands
Sun to semi-shade; viticultural climate, sensitive to frost, strong ability to regenerate after frost damages, takes well to cutting
Soil
Slightly acidic to alkaline substrates, moderately dry to fresh; adaptable
Tips
Leaves and fruits are poisonous
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8    
Bee pasture/nectar
Yes
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Product Nr Options Price (plus 7% VAT)
bkA807588354845 Cont, 40-60 €42.00
bkA715545214171 Cont, 60-80 €51.00
bkA784543031004 rootballed, 40-60 €42.00
bkA713288243567 rootballed, 60-80 €51.00
006207640650422 specimen, rootballed, with wire mesh / Cont, height 80-100 €115.00
007635642631181 specimen, rootballed, with wire mesh / Cont, height 100-125 €170.00
003875801556580 specimen, rootballed, with wire mesh / Cont, height 125-150 €230.00
007665612226878 specimen, rootballed, with wire mesh / Cont, height 150-175 €360.00
003522335328460 specimen, rootballed, with wire mesh / Cont, height 175-200 €500.00
005548181561167 specimen, rootballed, with wire mesh / Cont, height 200-250 €725.00
001581082775881 specimen, rootballed, with wire mesh / Cont, height 250-300 €1,250.00
004236060412744 specimen, rootballed, with wire mesh / Cont, height 300-350 €1,750.00
Product Nr Options Price (plus 7% VAT)
bkA807588354845 Cont, 40-60 €42.00
bkA715545214171 Cont, 60-80 €51.00
bkA784543031004 rootballed, 40-60 €42.00
bkA713288243567 rootballed, 60-80 €51.00
006207640650422 specimen, rootballed, with wire mesh / Cont, height 80-100 €115.00
007635642631181 specimen, rootballed, with wire mesh / Cont, height 100-125 €170.00
003875801556580 specimen, rootballed, with wire mesh / Cont, height 125-150 €230.00
007665612226878 specimen, rootballed, with wire mesh / Cont, height 150-175 €360.00
003522335328460 specimen, rootballed, with wire mesh / Cont, height 175-200 €500.00
005548181561167 specimen, rootballed, with wire mesh / Cont, height 200-250 €725.00
001581082775881 specimen, rootballed, with wire mesh / Cont, height 250-300 €1,250.00
004236060412744 specimen, rootballed, with wire mesh / Cont, height 300-350 €1,750.00