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    VIBURNUM tinus
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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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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      Good for coastal exposure. Withstands hard pruning. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects in winter
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, viburnum beetles, honey fungus, leaf spot.
    • Place of origin
      Mediterranean.
    • Evergreen
      Narrowly oblong, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
    • White
    • Border
      Suitable for a large shrub border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Oblong
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Hedge
      Ideal for hedging
    • Tall Shrub
      Compact, bushy shrub. Small flowers, 6mm(¼in) across, in flattened, terminal cymes to 10cm (4in) across.
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable 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.

    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy 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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    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      3m (10ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        3m (10ft)
       
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    Varieties

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    £50.00
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    Available again from June 2025
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