Prunus lusitanica Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Grayswood Ghost' Hugh Ermen

Hugh Ermen

The bark has a distinctive pinkish brown colour when young and as it matures

It also forms beautiful hedges

reminiscent of almonds

Prunus lusitanica Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Grayswood Ghost' Hugh ErmenPortugal Laurel is a hardy, evergreen tree that will keep your garden looking less bare through the winter season. It is versatile and has a variety of uses. Prunus lusiticana can be planted as a hedge or a screen to block out an unsightly neighbours fence and also makes a great windbreak in higher and exposed areas. If you want to try your hand at topiary, it can be clipped into a geometric or ornamental shape or even something more challenging like