Prunus lusitanica (Portugal Laurel)
Cherrylaurel is a perfect plant for screen or hedges. Broadleaf evergreen large shrub can take trimming very well. Glossy leathery leaves are dark green. Fragrant white flower is pollinated by bees. Fruits are eaten by birds. Needs full sun, can tolerate drought.
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French Name: Laurier du Portugal
Pronunciation: PROO-nus loo-see-TAN-ee-kuh
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Plant type: Shrub
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Origin: Southern Europe, Western Europe
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Heat Zones: 4 to 9
Hardiness Zones: 7 to 9
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Uses: Screen, Hedge
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Slow
Tree Shape: Round
Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical
Canopy Density: Medium
Canopy Texture: Medium
Height at Maturity: 8 to 15 m
Spread at Maturity: 8 to 10 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: 20 to 50 Years
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Alternate
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: 10 - 20
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate
Leaf Margins: Serrate
Leaf Texture: Leathery, Glossy
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Green
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 7 - 10
Flower Type: Spike
Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)
Flower Scent: Pleasant (Sweet)
Flower Color: White
Seasons: Spring, Summer
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Trunk
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Number of Trunks: Multi-Trunked
Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Berry
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Size Range: 1.5 - 3
Fruit Color: Red
Seasons: Spring, Summer
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Tolerance
Frost Tolerant: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Poor
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Light Requirements: Full
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Management
Toxicity: No
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No
Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No
Life Span: 25-50 years
Diseases: Powdery Mildew
Edible Parts: None
Pests: Leaf Miner
Plant Propagation: Cutting