Viburnum Tinus: A Versatile Evergreen Shrub

Viburnum Tinus features dark green foliage that provides year-round interest and serves as an excellent backdrop for its showy blooms. With a mature height and width ranging from 2.5m to 4m, this dense and rounded shrub is well-suited for use as a feature tree or as a versatile hedging plant. Its ability to tolerate various conditions, including heat, cold, and wind, makes it a reliable choice for gardens. Viburnum Tinus is evergreen, drought-hardy, and requires low maintenance with moderate water requirements.

Common Name: Viburnum Tinus
Mature Height (meters): 2.5m - 4m
Mature Width (meters): 2.5m - 4m
Spacing: 2-3m
Foliage: Dark green
Flowering period: Winter to spring
Form/ Habit: Dense, rounded
Uses: Feature Tree, Hedging
Evergreen/ Deciduous: Evergreen
Tolerates: Heat, cold, wind
Drought Hardy: Yes, once established
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance: Low
Water requirement: Moderate
Common Name: Viburnum Tinus, Tinus Laurustinus

 

 

Vibernum Tinus Maintenance:

Viburnum Tinus is a low maintenance plant. Pruning can be done in late spring after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage new growth.

How to plant Viburnum Tinus:

1. Choose a well-draining site that receives full sun to partial shade.
2. Dig a hole that is twice as wide and deep as the root ball.
3. Mix compost or organic matter into the soil.
4. Place the plant in the hole and backfill with soil.
5. Water well and mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture.

Frequently asked questions:

• When does Viburnum Tinus flower? Viburnum Tinus produces fragrant white flowers in late winter and early spring.

• Does Viburnum Tinus produce fruit? Yes, Viburnum Tinus produces blue-black berries in the summer.

• Is Viburnum Tinus drought tolerant? Yes, once established, Viburnum Tinus is drought tolerant.

• What is the origin of Viburnum Tinus? Viburnum Tinus is native to the Mediterranean region, including North Africa.