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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

  • 12-year pot-grown tree £66.50
    In a 7L pot
    Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
    Out of stock
    Sorry we have sold out for this season
  • 23-year pot-grown tree £72.00
    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: 2022.