It is drought tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance
held in dense cones or plumes
the 'Humpy' cultivar produces small
with each leaflet being lance-shaped and finely toothed
It keeps its neat shape without pruning
Portuguese Laurel | Prunus lusitanica - Height 200-220cm - Girth 8-10cm - 20lt 3ft-4ft|1m - 1.5m It is drought tolerant oncePrunus Lusitanica is a vigorous, evergreen shrub of bushy, spreading habit, dark brown bark, dense branches, vivid red when young, with leathery, glossy, dark green leaves. Small, fragrant, white flowers bloom in profusion in summer and are followed by dark purple fruits in autumn. Attractive to pollinators and birds. Prunus Lusitanica grows best in moderately fertile, moist, well drained soil, but is adaptable to a wide range of soils, even poor,