Prunus lusitanica
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Common Name —— Portugal laurel
Family —————— Rosaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 6 – 9
Form ——————— tree/shrub
Height/Spread ——– 4 – 8 m / 4 – 8 m
Water ——————– medium
Soil ———————– moist; well-drained
Sunlight —————- full sun to part shade
Leaves —————— evergreen; ovate; alternate
Flower —————— late spring; small; 5 petals; white
Fruit ——————— late summer – early fall; drupe; green/reddish, then dark purple/black
Bark ——————— blackish-brown
Limitation ————- prone to vine weevil and powdery mildews
Use ———————– as hedge, shade edges; in woodland garden; ornamental shrub
ID ————————- blue fruits; pink petiole; serrated leaves
