Portugal Laurel 40-60cm (16″-24″)

A new fresh batch of fantastic Portuguese Laurel plants in 3 litre pots. 3 litre pots are approx 19cm wide by 15cm deep. We recommend a minimum hole size of 29cm wide (square) by 17cm deep. Delivery within 1-5 working days, please choose your delivery date during the checkout process. We recommend planting between 60 and 100cm apart (2-3ft) depending how quick you want the plants to fill in and form a dense screen. Plant at 60cm (2ft) apart if you want a quick screen or 100cm (3ft) apart if you are willing to wait a bit longer for the hedge to form. A good compromise is 75cm (2’6″) apart. You can use our Hedge Spacing Calculator to work out how many you need. Please note: we measure height from the top of the pot to the top of the plant. Heights quoted will be the height of the plants on delivery. The eventual height of the hedge will depend on pruning. Prices are per plant and include VAT but not delivery. For delivery charges, see our Delivery page or add the plants to your basket and the delivery charge will be calculated as you go through the checkout process. Portugal laurel has small, dark green, evergreen leaves and attractive red stems in winter. It produces long spikes of small fragrant white flowers in the spring followed by small, dark purple fruits in autumn. It has a growth rate of up to 60cm (24”) per year and can be clipped to make a hedge 120 -240cm (4-8ft) high or taller. It will grow in any soil (except for water-logged soils) including shallow chalk, and is drought-resistant once established. It is a great choice for a narrow, smaller hedge where space is more restricted, and will give year-round interest. Although keeping hedging plants in containers is not ideal, Portuguese Laurel is one of the best hedging plants to keep in a container. Picture of established hedge shown. Individual plants will be sent. See our Frequently Asked Questions Page for further information.