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VIBURNUM tinus
Commonly known as Laurustinus
Compact growing evergreen shrub with white flowers in winter and spring followed by blue-black fruits
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EvergreenNarrowly oblong, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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White
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Height3m (10ft)
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Spread3m (10ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Tall ShrubCompact, bushy shrub. Small flowers, 6mm(¼in) across, in flattened, terminal cymes to 10cm (4in) across.
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
VIBURNUM tinus
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.Good to knowGood for coastal exposure. Withstands hard pruning. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects in winterPests & DiseasesAphids, viburnum beetles, honey fungus, leaf spot.Place of originMediterranean.
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeOblong
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Seasonal InterestSpringWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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WildlifeBee friendlyBird friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Viburnum - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of VIBURNUM tinus


VIBURNUM tinus 'Eve Price'
Laurustinus
buds carmine opening white, compact habit

VIBURNUM tinus 'Lisarose'
Laurustinus
in winter, clusters of deep pink buds open to pale pink, ageing to white fragrant flowers, followed by blue/black fruits. Evergreen, compact shrub

VIBURNUM tinus 'Purpureum'
Laurustinus
young leaves tinged purple
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Organic plant food
This organic plant food from Empathy contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
Easy to use at any time of the year to feed or top dress your plants.
Only £7.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
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