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Prunus lusitanica 'BRENELIA' Portugal laurel - STANDARD TREE

size/type
small tree,small tree
usual height
3-6m
usual width
2-4m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
green
flowers
less showy but noticeable
colour of flowers
cream
blooming time
June
location
full to partial sun
soil type
acidic (peaty) to neutral
soil moisture requirements
evenly moist but well-drained
USDA zone (lowest)
7   (down to -23°C)
winter protection
 
for zone 5+6
Kód zimní ochrany zóna 5+6
for zone 7
Kód zimní ochrany zóna 7
categorized
We are specialists in evergreen plants and offer the widest possible range of hardy, quality plants.
Portugal laurel, irrespective of its origin, quite surprisingly belongs to the hardiest evergreen plants for our climate (USDA zone 6) and performs better than some large-leaved cherry laurels.
Description of the plant:
Brenelia is an elegant novelty variety of Portugal laurel from early 21st century. In appearance and use it is similar to Angustifolia variety but has larger leaves with undulated margins and exhibit faster growth. The stalks and new stems are rich burgundy red not only in winter but most of the growing season. It grows moderately to fast into a broadly pyramidal shrub or tree and in our C.E. climate it reaches between 4 and 6 meters tall.

Blossoms are numerous racemes, compound of white, sweetly scented flowers in late May and early June. Fruits are black berries, and seeds from unripe berries contain the same poison found in bitter almonds. Pruning is not needed but is possible in April or mid July.

Tree forms of evergreen woody plants are becoming more and more popular. They can offer good screening at a desirable height blocking views from neighbouring windows if privacy is why you look for an evergreen tree. As every standard tree it needs a good support to protect the stem from moving, especially in wind. It can be removed after 3 years if the tree is established well. There is usually a bamboo stick attached to the tree trunk when you buy the plant. It needs to be removed before you tie the stem into your new support.

It loves full sun but will thrive almost anywhere. In locations with cold and long winters we suggest finding it a place without direct winter sunlight that might burn its leaves. Once established it tolerates periods of summer drought. On the other hand, the moister the soil is the richer and healthier foliage you can expect. The soil is preferred acidic, well-drained, and rich in organic matter – it benefits from clay at the bottom part of its root system but may not be transplanted into pure clay. In winter provide extra watering in frost-free periods when the ground is not frozen. Fully hardy to min. -25°C (USDA zone 6).

Last update 07-05-2015; 01-03-2022
SIZES and PRICES
view item form pot size quality price (incl. VAT) where in stock sending options quantity
standard
30L
height of stem 170-180 cm, girth 6-8 cm, crown width 60-70 cm
STANDARD
8 900 Kč
PRAGUE
BY CAR / PERS. PICKUP
standard
30L
height of stem 170-180 cm, girth 6-8 cm, crown width 60-70 cm
STANDARD
8 900 Kč
CHLUMEC
BY CAR / PERS. PICKUP
25L
height of stem 80-90 cm, crown width 40-60 cm
De Luxe
3 300 Kč
CHLUMEC
BY CAR / PERS. PICKUP
SIZES and PRICES
standard
height of stem 170-180 cm, girth 6-8 cm, crown width 60-70 cm
8 900 Kč
standard
height of stem 170-180 cm, girth 6-8 cm, crown width 60-70 cm
8 900 Kč
height of stem 80-90 cm, crown width 40-60 cm
3 300 Kč
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GLOSSARY
  • STANDARD QUALITY - Plants of this group are 1st class quality with number of branches and overall density adequate to their size and age, considering they were container grown.
  • DE LUXE QUALITY - This label guarantees a luxurious quality of manually selected plants that, compared to their height and age, are exceptionally dense and beautiful.
  • EXTRA - These plants are usually mature and bigger specimens with exceptional overall appearance.
  • STANDARD (as described in the plant form) means a tree with a trunk of 190-210 cm and a crown at the top, unless specified differently. The commercial size for trees is their girth measured in the height of 1m from ground.
  • HOBBY - These plants are of the same quality as our standard-quality plants but younger and therefore cheaper.
  • SHRUB - a woody plant with branches growing bushy from the ground level.
  • HALF-STANDARD or MINI-STANDARD - a small tree with shorter trunk, its size is usually specified.
  • FEATHERED - These are trees with branches growing already from the base of the trunk and up along the stem.
  • GRASSES and PERENNIALS - Sizes given usually read the diameter of the pot or the clump, as specified.
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