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Viburnum tinus
Laurustinus Viburnum, Laurestine
| Family |
| Adoxaceae (Caprifoliaceae) |
| Genus |
| Viburnum |
| Species |
| tinus |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Pronunciation |
| Height |
| 2-7 m |
Photographs
.JPG "A mature plant in the Quinta de Sao Pedro, Portugal.")
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Cultivars
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Viburnum tinus is a popular evergreen shrub widely cultivated for its winter flowering habit in regions with mild winters. Several cultivars have been introduced by the horticultural trade; mostly these are similar to the species, but with subtle variations in habit, leaf size or flower colour. As it tolerates pruning well it is often sold as topiary specimens, although even moderate clipping significantly reduces flowering ability. |
| Habitat |
| The Mediterranean region and Macaronesia. |
| Leaf Description |
| The leaves are evergreen, persisting for 2-3 years. They are borne in opposite pairs, 4-10 cm long and 2-4 cm broad, with an entire margin. |
| Flower Description |
| The flowers are white, produced from reddish-pink buds in dense 5-10 cm diameter cymes in the winter. |
| Fruit Description |
| The fruit is a dark blue-black drupe that is 5-7 mm long. |
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