Prunus Lusitanica, or Portuguese laurel are dense evergreen shrubs with elliptic glossy foliage. The leaves are reddish in younger plants with red stalks and turn a dark green when mature.The Prunus bears fragrant white flowers in early summer which smell of hawthorn. They are very easy to grow and maintain.
How do I plant a Prunus?
- Dig a hole which is the height and twice the width of the rootball and break up the compacted soil at the bottom of the hole.
- Place the rootball of the laurel into the hole making sure the top of the root ball is in line with the top of the hole. Fill in the hole, firming it down as you go to remove air pockets.
- Water the plants in well and keep them well watered for two years.
How do I trim my Prunus?
Once the Portuguese Laurels are established, you will be able to start trimming them
- If you want the new growth in a certain place, simply cut back the branch so only a couple of leaves remain. A new shoot will appear within a few weeks. Keep doing this until you have created a good canopy.
- Once you have formed your perfect hedge shape all you need to do is keep it neat and tidy by trimming back individual branches as and when with a pair of secateurs.
Tip: Try to prune your hedge into an "A" shape - wider at the bottom and thinner at the top. This will make sure the bottom branches get plenty of light and air.
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