A rounded, evergreen shrub with oval, dark green, glossy leaves which develop purplish tones in colder weather. During winter it bears tight clusters of tight, white flowers which emerge from pink buds and these are followed by blue-black berries.
This charming shrub make a useful hedge or screening plant, an ideal container plant and garden specimen.
Common Name:
Viburnum Tinus, Laurustinus
Botanical Name:
Viburnum tinus (Laurustinus)
Plant size:
Approx 12 - 15cm
Pot size:
50mm pot.
Max growth:
Approx high and 3m wide.
Maintenance:
Tolerates a wide range of soils and conditions but prefers moist, well drained soil. It's also moderately frost hardy. Can be trimmed heavily after flowering to maintiain compact growth
Planting:
Cultivate soil before planting. Dig the hole twice the size of the pot
Place the plant in the hole so the soil level of the plant is the same as the surrounding ground.
Fill the hole firmly and water in well even if the soil is moist.