Prunus lusitanica 'Myrtifolia' Pink Its 15cm long leaves emerge

Its 15cm long leaves emerge reddish-bronze

'jacquemontii' has a more static

glossy green leaves and a dense growth habit

The leaves are exactly like the species and colour well

and parkland planting

Prunus lusitanica 'Myrtifolia' Pink Its 15cm long leaves emergeThe Portugese laurel is a beautiful small tree with ovate, dark green leaves on red stalks. The numerous narrow flower spikes rise up like elegant candles and are often followed by pointed red berries that turn purple with age. 'Myrtifolia' is slightly smalled leaved than the species and generally considered best if a tightly clipped, formal effect is desired. Can be grown on chalk. Prefers light shade. Hardy.