Viburnum tinus
Laurestinus Viburnum
Description
This evergreen shrub will grow 5'-7' tall and wide. It has an upright yet rounded habit. It has glossy, dark green leaves. Small pink buds appear in late winter, opening to small, creamy white, fragrant flowers in early spring. After flowering period, blue-black berries appear in fall and winter. This shrub does best in full to part sun with fertile, well-draining, moist soil. New stems on plant are wine-red, making this plant attractive all year round. Use leaves and flowers for floral arrangements. Prune to desired shape.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Width Range
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Fruit Season
Winter, Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.