Viburnum tinus

• Screening or Privacy
• Feature Tree
• Council or Civic Landscapes
• Underplanting
• Groundcovers

Viburnum tinus works in an:

• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
• Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Viburnum tinus is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 2m - 4m Approximately

Mature Width: 2.5 – 4 meters

Viburnum tinus is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 50 cm/year (Moderate).

Viburnum tinus is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 50 cm/year (Moderate).

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Viburnum tinus frost tolerant?

Viburnum tinus is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Viburnum tinus produces clusters of small white to pink-tinged flowers from mid-winter into early spring, creating a bright and welcome display during the cooler months. These blooms are followed by metallic blue-black berries that add further seasonal interest and ornamental value.

Does Viburnum tinus flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Winter
• Spring

Flower Type:

• Clustered

Flower Colour:

White

No

Viburnum tinus is Native to The Mediterranean region and southern Europe, where it grows naturally in woodlands and scrub.

Its winter and early-spring flowers provide an important nectar and pollen source for bees and beneficial insects during a time when few other plants are blooming. The dense evergreen foliage also offers reliable shelter for small birds, making it a valuable species for supporting year-round garden biodiversity.

Viburnum tinus will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Viburnum tinus performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils with an acidic to neutral pH. It will also tolerate lighter sandy soils if enriched with organic matter to improve moisture retention. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged sites unless significantly improved, as poor drainage can lead to root stress and reduced vigour. Keep the soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the shrub matures.

Is Viburnum tinus Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it benefits from regular watering, especially during warmer weather. Once established, Viburnum tinus develops moderate drought tolerance and performs reliably through dry periods when planted in well-drained soil, maintaining its dense, leafy structure with only occasional supplementary watering.