Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica)
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Scientific Name: Prunus lusitanica — Portuguese Laurel.
Native Home: Portugal, Spain, southwestern France, and Macaronesia.
Height: 6–15 metres.
Lifespan: 100–200 years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Fine-grained wood used for small crafts and decorative work.
Harvesting: Pruned or harvested for ornamental foliage and occasional wood use.
Age to Harvest: Around 20–40 years for usable wood.
Products: Ornamental plants, hedging, decorative wood, and garden foliage.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Planted in formal gardens, hedges, and estate landscapes.
Global Spread: Native to southwestern Europe and nearby Atlantic islands; cultivated widely in gardens and parks.
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