Botanical Name: Common Names:
Viburnum tinus Laurustinus, Laurestine,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs, Trees Rounded, Shrub Like
Description:
Viburnum tinus is highly regarded for its year-round interest, including its attractive foliage, showy flowers, and decorative berries. features dark green, leathery leaves that provide a lush backdrop in the garden. In late winter to early spring, clusters of small, fragrant white flowers emerge, gradually changing to pink and then turning to deep purple-black berries in summer. The berries often persist into winter, adding additional visual appeal. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. A popular choice for hedges, screens, borders, and garden beds. Grows to approx 3m H x W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Coastal Garden, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Wind Break
Pests & Diseases: Mites
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Caprifoliaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High