Portuguese laurel

Latin name

Prunus lusitanica

Type

Hardy evergreen shrub

Final height

12m

Final width

8m

Situation

Full sun or partial shade

Flowering months

Summer (white)

Can it be multiplied?

By softwood cuttings (in early summer)

Edible?

No

Toxic?

Yes, if eaten

Pollinator friendly?

Yes

Plant care tip

Cut back plants in late spring or early summer to keep them looking tidy or to keep them to a certain size