species 6,842 observations
Portuguese Laurel
Prunus lusitanica
Field notes
Supports All
46
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Holly Tortrix, Ferruginous Eulia Moth, Apple-and-Plum Casebearer Moth, Mourning Cloak
19
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mealy Plum Aphid, Plum-thistle Aphid, Leafcurl Plum Aphid, Red Fox
20
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red Mason Bee, Red Admiral, Orange-legged Furrow Bee, Variable Duskyface Fly
7
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Habit
- Broad Dense Multi stemmed Rounded Spreading
- Plant type
- Tree
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.