Prunus lusitanica (Portuguese Laurel)

Prunus lusitanica, commonly known as Portuguese Laurel, is a dense evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its glossy dark green foliage and elegant upright form. Native to the Iberian Peninsula, it is widely used in formal and informal landscapes for hedging, screening, and feature planting.

In spring, it produces fragrant clusters of small white flowers followed by decorative purple berry-like fruit, adding seasonal interest and wildlife value. Its naturally dense growth habit makes it ideal for clipped hedges or screening, while it can also be trained into a small ornamental tree.