Portuguese Laurel Pleached Trees – Prunus Lusitanica Augustifolia

Pleached Portuguese Laurel Trees

Our pleached Portuguese Laurel trees (Prunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’) offer the perfect blend of privacy, beauty, and evergreen structure for your garden. These trees are well-known for their rich green foliage and year-round appeal, with striking dark red shoots and lush ovate leaves that remain fresh throughout all seasons. Delicate white flowers bloom in early summer, releasing a light fragrance, while small, dark purple berries appear in autumn, providing additional visual interest.

Why Choose Pleached Portuguese Laurel Trees?

These pleached trees are ideal for creating elegant, structured screens in your garden. The precisely trained branches form a rectangular canopy, offering a seamless natural barrier that shields your space from unwelcome views. Whether you’re looking for enhanced privacy or adding a sophisticated architectural element to your garden design, these trees are both functional and stylish.

Features of Pleached Portuguese Laurel

Prunus lusitanica pleached trees stand out with their dense, evergreen foliage and dark red shoots, complemented by fragrant white flowers in early summer. In autumn, small, deep purple fruits enhance their ornamental appeal. The pleached form allows for a uniform, structured canopy, perfect for garden privacy, windbreaks, or to create a lush green backdrop for other planting.

Landscaping and Design Appeal

These pleached Portuguese Laurel trees are an ideal choice for both traditional and contemporary gardens. The neatly structured canopy makes them perfect for framing outdoor seating areas, lining walkways, or creating secluded garden rooms. With their year-round greenery and elegant form, these trees add an architectural charm to any landscape.

Preferred Conditions

Portuguese Laurel thrives in various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. It adapts well to both full sun and partial shade, making it a versatile choice for many gardens. Hardy throughout the UK, even in severe winters, these trees are low-maintenance and only require occasional trimming to maintain their shape.

Fun Fact

Portuguese Laurel is native to the Iberian Peninsula and has been used for centuries in European formal gardens, known for its resilience and ability to be shaped into beautiful topiary forms.

Summary

Pleached Portuguese Laurel trees offer a refined solution for enhancing privacy and structure in your garden. Their lush evergreen foliage, fragrant flowers, and precise shape provide a stunning combination of aesthetics and function.

Disclaimer

The appearance of your pleached Portuguese Laurel may vary depending on the season and maturity at the time of purchase. Regular care, including occasional pruning, is recommended to maintain their health and shape.