Prunus lusitanica

Prunus lusitanica - the Portuguese Laurel - is an evergreen flowering cherry. The main attraction is the dark green shiny leaves.

The tiny white flowers are borne in long cascading tresses in June, and have a delicate scent. There are usually tiny purple fruitlets in the autumn - not suitable for humans but attractive to birds.

Prunus lusitanica is very easy to grow, very hardy, and can be pruned at any time. It remains a small tree, with a dense spreading habit. It is a good choice as a large patio plant, and can be treated as an alternative to the traditional patio bay tree.

Prunus lusitanica flowering cherry trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

12-year pot-grown tree £66.50
Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
In a 7L pot
Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
Out of stock
Sorry we have sold out for this season
22-year pot-grown tree £72.00
Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
In a 12L pot
Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
Out of stock
Sorry we have sold out for this season

Prunus lusitanica characteristics

Gardening skillAverage
Attractive featuresAttractive flowersAttractive foliageScented flowers
Growth habitSpreading / Flat-topped
Height after 10 years1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft
PruningPrune hard
Growth rateAverage
WildlifeAttractive to birds
Flower colourWhite
Flowering monthJune
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnGreen
Fruit colourPurple
Fruit sizeSmall
Annual cycleEvergreen

How to choose a flowering cherry tree

We list more than 70 different flowering cherry trees. Choosing can be difficult! Our article explaining the different characteristics of flowering cherries might help narrow down the selection.

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 03-Aug-2022.

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