Prunus Lusitanica (Portuguese Laurel) Heat-Tolerant Ideal for rainforest restoration

Ideal for rainforest restoration

creating an impressive seasonal display

With its lush green foliage and vigorous growth

plum-like fruits that ripen from green to dark purple-black

It is drought-tolerant once established and can withstand coastal conditions

Prunus Lusitanica (Portuguese Laurel) Heat-Tolerant Ideal for rainforest restorationPrunus 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