The Prunus Lusitanica Angustifolia Instant Hedge, also known as Portuguese Laurel, offers a dense, refined, and formal hedging option suitable for high-end residential, urban, and commercial landscapes. Supplied exclusively by Green-tech in 1-metre troughs, each unit contains 5 well-rooted plants, standing at 70–90cm+ tall with 20–25cm root balls for strong establishment and instant visual presence.

This evergreen hedge species is loved for its deep green, glossy, narrow leaves and striking red stems, providing year-round structure and subtle seasonal interest. Unlike the common Cherry Laurel, Angustifolia is more compact, making it ideal for tight spaces, formal gardens, and high-spec projects. It offers excellent wind resistance, privacy, and security.

Favoured by landscape architects, councils, professional gardeners, and developers, this instant hedge is a premium choice for sustainable, quick-to-install green boundaries.

Features and Benefits
Evergreen Structure: Keeps glossy foliage all year for consistent privacy and aesthetics.
Compact & Elegant: Narrow-leaved form ideal for smart, refined landscape designs.
Instant Results: Supplied in troughs for quick establishment and immediate screening.
Tolerant of Shade & Wind: Grows well in partial shade and sheltered windy areas.
Low Maintenance: Tolerates trimming and is slow-growing for reduced upkeep.

Applications
High-end residential garden borders
Driveways and courtyard dividers
Urban screening and sound barriers
Commercial property boundaries
Schools, parks, and council green spaces

Specification
Pack Size: 5 plants per 1m trough
Trough Length: 1 metre
Plant Height: 70–90cm+
Root Ball Size: 20–25cm diameter
Growth Habit: Upright, compact evergreen
Seasonal Notes: Year-round availability, appearance varies by season

Planting and Aftercare Instructions
Planting Steps:
Dig a trench double the width of the root balls and slightly deeper.
Carefully remove plants from the trough and space evenly in the trench.
Backfill with enriched soil and firm in gently.
Water thoroughly after planting and continue regular watering for 12–24 months.

Care Tips:
Water well in dry periods and during establishment.
Trim once annually for shape and density.
Apply mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Best in fertile, free-draining soil; tolerates partial shade.

Important Notes & Customer Responsibility
These instant hedges are natural living plants, and as such, their appearance will vary seasonally.

Winter: Expect some leaf loss in deciduous varieties and reduced foliage density as plants enter dormancy. This is a natural part of their life cycle and does not indicate poor health.

Spring and Summer: With warmer temperatures, hedges will regrow leaves and fill out, displaying vibrant, dense foliage as they actively grow.
Watering and aftercare are critical for successful establishment and long-term growth. Insufficient watering, especially during dry spells or immediately after planting, can affect plant health and development. 

Proper aftercare includes:
Regular watering, especially during the first year
Applying a suitable fertiliser or hedge feed in early spring and mid-summer to promote healthy growth
Occasional pruning to maintain shape and encourage density
Because these are living plants that respond to environmental conditions, Green-tech cannot accept returns once the plants have been delivered.
Our instant hedges provide an immediate, effective solution for screening, privacy, and boundary definition. While they offer instant coverage, please remember they are still maturing and will continue to fill out and strengthen over time with proper care. 

Delivery Information
All instant hedge orders are delivered on pallets via heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). To ensure a smooth delivery, please carefully review and prepare for the following:
Pallet Delivery: Your hedge will arrive on a pallet transported by an HGV.
Access Requirements: It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure there is adequate access for the delivery vehicle. This includes:
A flat, level, and hard-standing surface suitable for offloading the pallet
Sufficient space for the HGV to manoeuvre safely near the delivery point
Domestic Deliveries: For residential addresses, the delivery vehicle will have a tail-lift to assist with unloading where possible. However, tail-lift offloading cannot be guaranteed for all locations. Customers may need to unload the pallet manually (handballing) or arrange for a forklift or assistance on-site.
Delivery Address: Please ensure the delivery address provided can accommodate an HGV, and any necessary permissions or arrangements for access are in place (e.g., notifying property management or neighbours if needed).
If you have specific delivery requirements or concerns, please contact Green-tech ahead of ordering. We are happy to advise and assist to help your delivery go smoothly.

Please Note: This product is dispatched directly from our trusted supplier’s warehouse. While we aim to keep product availability as accurate as possible, we do not have live stock control for these items. Availability is subject to change, and delivery can take up to 15 working days, depending on stock levels at the time of order.
Tracking information will be provided where available, but please note this is dependent on the supplier’s shipping process. If you have any questions about lead times or delivery, our team is happy to help before you place your order.

Species | Prunus Lusitanica Angustifolia (Portuguese Laurel)

Plant Height | 70–90cm+

Trough Length | 1 metre

Plants per Trough | 5

Root Ball Size | 20–25 cm diameter

Growth Form | Dense, upright evergreen with red stems and glossy green foliage

Soil Preference | Moist, fertile, well-drained soils

Light Requirement | Full sun to partial shade

Delivery Season | Year-round (subject to availability)

Packaging | 1-metre trough

Ideal Uses | Formal hedging, urban screening, driveway dividers, smart boundaries