Laurustinus (Viburnum tinus) is a shrub that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: laurustinus, common laurustinus or tinus.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: laurustinus, common laurustinus, tinus
Scientific name: Viburnum tinus
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full shade, Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Laurustinus (Viburnum tinus) – Wouter Hagens, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Laurustinus (Viburnum tinus) – PROPOLI87, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
