Scientific Name
Prunus lusitonica

Common Name
Portugal laurel; Portuguese cherrylaurel
Hardiness Zones: 7-9
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; moist well drained soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Bushy; rounded
Height: 10 to 20’
Width: 10 to 12’
Leaf: 2.5 to 5" alternate, simple, glossy dark green leaves
Flower/Fruit: .3 to .5" white fragrant flowers on 6 to 10" narrow racemes in summer; .3" cone shaped dark purple fruit
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