Pallet Deal Portuguese Laurel Brenelia 1.8m Tall x 1m Wide Instant Hedge Unit x 5

Prunus lusitanica ‘Brenelia’ – Instant Portuguese Laurel Hedge for Fast, Formal Screening

Prunus lusitanica ‘Brenelia’ is a strong, refined selection of Portuguese Laurel, supplied here as an instant hedge unit for immediate structure and privacy. With its glossy, dark green foliage and naturally dense growth, it creates a solid, elegant screen from the moment it is planted.

Grown as pre-formed panels approximately 1.8m tall and 1m wide, these instant hedge units provide an established look without the usual waiting time associated with traditional hedging. Ideal for quickly defining boundaries, reducing overlooking, or creating structured garden divisions.

‘Brenelia’ is particularly valued for its vigorous yet controlled growth and its ability to form a dense, uniform hedge. The foliage is rich and slightly broader than ‘Angustifolia’, giving a fuller, more robust appearance while still maintaining a refined finish. Young stems often show attractive reddish tones, adding subtle seasonal interest.

Its upright habit lends itself perfectly to formal hedging, where it can be clipped into clean, straight lines or softened slightly for a more natural look. Hardy and adaptable, it thrives in sun or partial shade and performs well in most well-drained soils.

Low maintenance and reliable, it requires only occasional trimming to maintain its shape and density.

Strong, practical, and instantly effective, this instant hedge unit is an excellent choice for creating a mature, structured boundary with immediate impact.

Seasonal Highlights

Spring: Fresh new growth with red-tinged stems.
Summer: Dense, glossy green foliage provides full coverage.
Autumn: Maintains strong evergreen presence.
Winter: Reliable year-round screening and structure.

Key Features

Instant hedge – Immediate privacy and structure.
Dense foliage – Strong, full coverage.
Evergreen – Year-round screening.
Upright habit – Ideal for formal hedging.
Low maintenance – Easy to clip and manage.

Perfect For

Boundary screening – Fast privacy solution.
Formal hedging – Clean, structured lines.
Garden division – Creates defined spaces.
Urban gardens – Reduces overlooking and noise.
Large projects – Instant impact planting.

Growing Tips

Sun/Position: Sun or partial shade.
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; tolerant of most conditions.
Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK.
Care: Trim once or twice a year to maintain a neat, dense hedge.

Looks Great With

Topiary – Ilex or Taxus for structure.
Grasses – Softens hedge lines.
Lavender – Adds contrast at the base.
Photinia – For colour variation.
Climbers – Can be used to layer planting.

Pallet Deal Portuguese Laurel Brenelia 1.8m Tall x 1m Wide Instant Hedge Unit x 5 Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.