Laurel TreePortuguese Laurel Tree Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' The Portuguese Laurel is one of those evergreens that does everything quietly well. Dark, pointed leaves on deep red stems, fragrant white flowers in early summer, and red to black berries in autumn that birds love. It holds its shape, tolerates most conditions, and looks good all year. Trained as a standard, it's a particularly refined presence on a patio or at an entrance. Native to the Iberian