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Viburnum tinus

Laurestinus Viburnum

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This evergreen shrub will grow 6'-12' tall and has leathery green leaves with clusters of pink buds that bloom into white, fragrant flowers from fall to spring.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Blue

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Hedge, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.