Plants by Frank - 1 meter Portuguese Cherry Laurel hedge - Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' - Set of 6 hardy hedge plants - Evergreen hedge - Delivered fresh from the nursery

Portuguese Cherry Laurel or Prunus lusitanica Angustifolia is a popular and attractive shrub often used for hedges. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves that remain green all year round. This dense and compact growing shrub is a perfect shrub to create privacy around your garden, especially because this plant can grow up to 5 meters high!
This plant grows up to 40 cm annually and requires little maintenance. Prune the hedge in the period August to September for the best results.
When pruning, keep in mind that this is not done in full sun so that the branches can recover properly from the pruning wounds.
It is advisable to prune the top slightly narrower than the bottom, this ensures that the lower branches receive sufficient sunlight.

Another advantage of this shrub is that it is completely winter hardy and that the shrub can be placed in both the sun and the shade.
The Potuguese Cherry Laurel 'Angustifolia' is not only used as a hedge plant but is also often planted in a pot on the terrace, because the plant also likes to be pruned into a shape.
Think of a nice round ball shape.