Prunus Lusitanica - Portugal Laurel
Prunus lusitanica is a large evergreen shrub or small tree of spreading habit, the dark red shoots bearing deep green ovate leaves. Small, fragrant white flowers in racemes to 25cm in length in early summer, are followed by small, dark purple fruits
Other common names: Portugal laurel, cherry bay, Portuguese laurel cherry
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full sun, partial shade
Size: Ultimate height: Over 12 metres; Ultimate spread: wider than 8 metres; Time to ultimate height: 20-50 years