Viburnum tinus

North America to southern Europe.

Laurustinus is an upright and spreading shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 4 m and is approx. 1.5 - 4 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 40 cm per year.

The evergreen leaves of the Laurustinus are dark green, lanceolate, glossy and opposite. They are about 3 - 10 cm in size.

The light pink-white flowers of the Laurustinus appear in umbrella clusters from March to April. These are slightly fragrant. With the right care, re-flowering in November.

The blue-grey, oval fruits of Viburnum tinus are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Viburnum tinus is a shallow-rooting plant.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Winter protection is advisable in unprotected areas of the garden.

Standard container plant soil.
Normal soil.

Container, solitary, ornamental shrub

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.
- Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.
- Heavy pruning in spring encourages flowering.

Pruning, ideally from March to June, is advisable for this plant.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Winterising: In the period from October to November
- Wintering out: In the period from April to May
- Fertilising: In the period from March to May
- Watering: In the period from January to December
- Pruning: In the period from March to June.