Prunus lusitanica (portugal laurel)

Prunus lusitanica (portugal laurel)

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Pronunciation: PROO-nus lus-ih-TAN-ih-ca


Family: Rosaceae
Plant type: Broadleaf evergreen, invasive plant
Zone: 7 (-18 to -12C)
Origin: Europe
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Mature size
  Height: 10 - 15m
  Spread: 10 - 15m
Form: Oval
Texture: medium
Habit: upright
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Leaves
Arrangement: Simple alternate 
Shape: Elliptic, ovate
Size: 3-5cm x 10 - 12 cm
Margin: serrate 
Characteristics: lustrous, leathery, acuminate, attenuate
Colour: green
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prluf1.jpgFlowers
Inflorescence type: floriferous, receme
Colour: white
Size: 1-1.5 cm
Time: May, June
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Stem
Colour: dark grey
Description: smooth
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Fruit type: drupe
Colour: blue, black
Time: Sep, Oct
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Exposure - full sun, part sun/shade
Preferred soil - acidic well drained
Landscape uses - hedge row, screening 
Propagation - cuttings
prlul3.jpgComments - leaves contain cyanide which will release into the environment if burnt or crushed
 - leaves can be somewhat edible if fully ripe but if they are bitter they are toxic and should not be eaten
 - take caution while working with this plant 
Pests dieback, fungal leaf spot, scale insects, leafhoppers, fireblight, ringspot

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