Prunus lusitanica — Portuguese Laurel

A common 17th century introduction, widely naturalised.

The alternate glossy evergreen leaves are widest halfway and are red-stalked. Long curving tails of white flowers are produced at the beginning of summer and give rise to small black cherries.

For similar trees see: Evergreen broadleaves

 
 

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