Viburnum tinus

Viburnum Tinus, also known as Laurustinus, is a hardy evergreen bushy shrub with masses of small pinkish white flowers. Good foliage to ground level making it an excellent hedge or screen plant. 

Viburnum tinus, also known as Laurustinus, is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is grown for its attractive foliage, showy clusters of flowers, and colorful berries.

The shrub typically grows with a dense, rounded form. The leaves are dark green and glossy, and they are often tinged with red or purple when they first emerge. In the late winter or early spring, the plant produces clusters of small, white or pinkish-white flowers that are highly fragrant and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The flowers are followed by metallic blue berries that mature in late summer and early autumn.

Viburnum tinus is a hardy plant that is relatively easy to grow. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types and pH levels, but it prefers slightly acidic soil. The plant is relatively drought-tolerant once established and does not require much maintenance. It can be pruned in late winter or early spring to control its size and shape.

Overall, Viburnum tinus is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance shrub that provides year-round interest with its attractive foliage, fragrant flowers, and colorful berries. It can be used as a specimen plant in mixed borders, as a backdrop for other flowering shrubs and perennials, or as a hedge or screen plant.

Viburnum Tinus is available from Online Plants, Australia's leading e-commerce plant nursery. Located in Melbourne we offer fast, accurate and careful plant delivery to all Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra and Brisbane, metropolitan and regional areas.

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