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Portugal Laurel, Portuguese Cherry Laurel, Evergreen Bay-Tree, Portugal Cypress 'Variegata'

Prunuslusitanica

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Prunus (PROO-nus)

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Species

lusitanica (loo-see-TAN-ee-kuh)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Good Fall Color

Smooth

Textured

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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