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Laurustinus viburnum (Viburnum tinus)

Viburnum tinus, or Laurestine, is an evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves. It features clusters of white to pinkish flowers in winter, followed by metallic blue-

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade. Best flowering in full sun.

Watering

Moderate, consistent moisture. Water deeply when topsoil is dry.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile loam

Temperature

Hardy. Prefers mild temperatures, tolerates light frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low to moderate. Fertilize in spring if needed.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade. Best flowering in full sun.

Water

Moderate, consistent moisture. Water deeply when topsoil is dry.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile loam

Temperature

Hardy. Prefers mild temperatures, tolerates light frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low to moderate. Fertilize in spring if needed.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

2-4 m

Spread

2-4 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Dark green

Leaf Type

Evergreen

Flower Size

5-8 mm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Tinus laurifolius Borkh.
Tynus lauriformis J.Presl
Tynus lucidus (Aiton) J.Presl
Viburnum latifolium Schult.
Viburnum lauriforme Lam.
Viburnum lucidum Mill.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderDipsacales
  • familyViburnaceae
  • genusViburnum
  • speciesViburnum tinus
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 2/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 2/5

Edible

No

All parts, especially the berries, contain iridoid glycosides which can cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested.

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