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Other common names laurustinus common laurustinus
tinus
Synonyms Viburnum laurustinus
Family Adoxaceae
Genus Viburnum can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs with opposite, simple or palmately lobed leaves and clusters of small, often fragrant white or pink flowers, followed by red, blue or black berries
Details V. tinus is a large, evergreen shrub to 3m with dark green, oval leaves. Clusters of small, creamy-white flowers, often pink-tinged in bud, are produced over a long period in late winter and spring, followed by blue-black berries
Plant range Mediterranean
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Bushy
Toxicity The fruit can cause a mild stomach upset if eaten. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H4
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect West-facing or East-facing or South-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 2.5-4 metres
Ultimate spread 2.5-4 metres
Time to ultimate height 10-20 years
Cultivation Grows well in most moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils. Protect from cold, drying winds
Propagation Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types Flower borders and beds Hedging & Screens Low Maintenance City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden
Pruning Pruning group 8
Pests Aphids, viburnum whitefly and viburnum beetle may be a problem
Diseases May be subject to a leaf spot (see leaf damage on woody plants)
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