Portuguese Laurel

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The Portuguese Laurel Hedge is a superb choice for those seeking a compact, elegant evergreen hedge. With its small, glossy dark green leaves and striking red stems, it provides a refined and formal look while offering year-round privacy. Highly resilient, this hedge thrives in various conditions, including cold, exposed sites and both full sun and shade. Its fragrant white flowers in summer, followed by dark berries, make it a wildlife-friendly addition to any garden.

Key Features:
🌿 Evergreen Elegance – Maintains a dense, glossy green appearance all year round.
❄️ Hardy & Resilient – Withstands cold, exposed conditions and adapts to different light levels.
📏 Moderate Growth – Grows 30-50 cm per year and can be maintained between 1m and 5m in height.
✂️ Low Maintenance – Easy to shape into a neat, structured hedge.
🐦 Wildlife-Friendly – Summer flowers attract pollinators, while autumn berries provide food for birds.

Ideal Uses:
🔒 Privacy screening & noise reduction
🏡 Elegant and formal garden hedging
💨 Windbreaks for exposed areas
🎨 Decorative structured hedging

Planting & Care Instructions:
☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to full shade.
🌱 Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil but is highly adaptable.
💧 Watering: Regular watering when newly planted; drought-resistant once established.
✂️ Pruning: Trim in late spring or summer to maintain a compact, tidy shape.

Whether you want a formal, structured hedge, a durable windbreak, or an attractive privacy screen, Portuguese Laurel is an excellent option.