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Viburnum tinus

Also Known As

Laurustinus

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-12'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Viburnum tinus plant details

Viburnum tinus is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum tinus

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: easy-to-grow, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum tinus

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Evergreen shrub with an upright, rounded habit. Dark green leaves cover the plant throughout the year and are complimented with flowers in January to February. These flowers are pink in bud and open to white. Flowers are followed by metallic blue fruits which mature into black. Great for screening or hedging. Can withstand considerable shade as well as salt spray. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

Cultivated since antiquity this evergreen Viburnum is very showy but requires protection north of zone 7, we are propagating from a half a dozen clones that we have raised but not yet named, all of them are different and all are so good its hard to pick a favorite.