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Prunus lusitanica

Species
  • Icon of shrub form Shrub
Family Rosaceae
Synonyms Cerasus lusitanica, Laurocerasus lusitanica, Padus eglandulosa
Common names Evergreen Prunus, Portugese Laurel

Climatic Suitability
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Prunus lusitanica: whole plant as shrub
Credit: Muhammad Arrabi
Prunus lusitanica: leaves
Credit: Matt Pilkington
Prunus lusitanica: flowers
Credit: Peggy Newman
Prunus lusitanica: fruit and leaves
Credit: Stephen James McWilliam
Prunus lusitanica: bark
Credit: Duarte Frade
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Form

Height in cultivation 3 – 5 m
Spread in cultivation 2 – 3 m
Origin Exotic
Flower colour Pink, white
Flower period spring
Leaf colour Green
Leaf loss Evergreen

Site

Urban space type Garden
Use feature, screen
Soil texture clay, loam, sand
Soil pH acidic, neutral
Planting & Maintenance Well drained soil
Water use Moderate

Performance

Shade tolerance Full sun Part shade
Tolerance Moderate drought
High frost
Moderate coastal
Soil Salinity No
Biodiversity Insect Pollinator
Risk - Flammability Low
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Climate Suitability

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