Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' – Portuguese Laurel 'Angustifolia' Instant Trough
Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia,' commonly known as Portuguese Laurel 'Angustifolia,' is a refined, evergreen shrub that makes an excellent addition to any garden or landscape. With its narrow, glossy dark green leaves and compact, dense growth habit, this cultivar offers an elegant, year-round structure to borders, hedges, or containers. It’s perfect for creating privacy screens, adding architectural interest, or as part of a stylish, low-maintenance landscape. Available in an instant trough form at 120cm tall x 100cm wide, this variety delivers immediate visual impact while offering years of appeal.
Why Grow Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia'?
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Evergreen Beauty – Its dense, dark green foliage provides year-round interest, maintaining structure and color in the garden throughout all seasons.
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Compact and Stylish – With a narrow, upright form, this variety is ideal for creating formal hedges or borders, adding a sleek, modern touch to any landscape.
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Low Maintenance – Once established, Portuguese Laurel 'Angustifolia' requires minimal care, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a fuss-free, attractive plant.
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Instant Impact – With its established size of 120cm tall by 100cm wide, it delivers an instant visual presence, perfect for creating privacy or adding a striking backdrop to other plants.
Where to Site Your Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia'
This versatile shrub can thrive in a variety of locations, including:
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Hedges and privacy screens – Its dense foliage makes it perfect for creating attractive, year-round privacy barriers or garden dividers.
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Borders and garden beds – Adds structure and greenery to borders, especially in modern or formal garden designs.
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Containers – Ideal for adding a sleek, evergreen backdrop in pots or containers for patios, balconies, or entranceways.
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Shaded areas – Performs well in partial shade, making it an excellent choice for woodland edges or shaded corners of the garden.
How to Grow and Care for Your Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia'
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Soil – Prefers well-drained, fertile soil, but is adaptable to a range of soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils.
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Light – Thrives in full sun to partial shade, with best results in slightly shaded conditions to prevent leaf scorch.
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Watering – Regular watering is necessary during dry spells, particularly in the first few years as it establishes. Once mature, it becomes relatively drought-tolerant.
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Maintenance:
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Pruning – Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged wood. Light trimming can be done to keep the plant neat and compact.
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Mulching – Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds.
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Pest & Disease Resistance – Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' is generally resistant to pests and diseases but may occasionally encounter aphids or fungal diseases, particularly in overly wet conditions..
Perfect Plant Combinations
Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' pairs beautifully with other evergreen plants such as boxwood, yew, or holly, creating a structured, green backdrop. Its dark foliage also contrasts nicely with flowering perennials, ornamental grasses, or deciduous shrubs, making it an excellent choice for mixed plantings. In containers, combine it with colorful annuals or trailing plants to create an attractive, layered effect.
With its dense, evergreen foliage, elegant form, and minimal maintenance requirements, Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' Instant Trough is an excellent choice for a variety of landscape designs. Whether used in hedges, borders, or containers, it offers immediate structure, privacy, and year-round beauty.
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.
