Prunus lusitanica 'Brenelia' - P9

Description
The Portugal laurel 'Brenelia'® (Prunus lusitanica) is an irregular, picturesque shrub that produces white flowers arranged in clusters. They appear from June to July. These produce black, oval fruits from September. The Portugal laurel 'Brenelia'® also has shiny, lanceolate, dark green leaves. The red shoots are also an interesting sight. Its bark is red-brown in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2.5 metres and grows to around 2 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque shrub * red shoots * suitable for containers * red shoots

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Portugal laurel 'Brenelia'® are dark green, lanceolate, glossy and alternate. They are about 6 - 12 cm in size. Red shoots.

Bark
Red-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
South-west Europe.

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 8 to 12°C is required.

Growth
Portugal laurel 'Brenelia'® is an irregularly growing, picturesque shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 2.5 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Mulching: In the period from November to December - Fertilise: Monthly from April to August - Watering: In the period from March to October - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
- Hardy but frost-sensitive potted plants must be winterised before the first cold days. To do this, the pot can be wrapped with fleece, coconut or straw mats, jute or bubble wrap. Evergreen plants also need to be watered on frost-free winter days. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
The white flowers of Portugal laurel 'Brenelia'® appear in clusters from June to July.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tub, balcony/terrace

Shoots
The shoots of Prunus lusitanica 'Brenelia'® are red.