Prunus lusitanica 'Myrtifolia' Purple The rugged bark is reddish

The rugged bark is reddish

its winter twigs have a red hue

An excellent

followed by slender-stalked

An exotic-looking small tree or large shrub with a lush summer foliage

Prunus lusitanica 'Myrtifolia' Purple The rugged bark is reddishThe Portugese laurel is a beautiful small tree with ovate, dark green leaves on red stalks. The numerous narrow flower spikes rise up like elegant candles and are often followed by pointed red berries that turn purple with age. 'Myrtifolia' is slightly smalled leaved than the species and generally considered best if a tightly clipped, formal effect is desired. Can be grown on chalk. Prefers light shade. Hardy.