Laurustinus
Viburnum tinus
Adoxaceae, Caprifoliaceae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced
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Laurustinus is an evergreen broadleaf shrub reaching 6-12 ft with erect form and fast growth. It produces pink buds opening to white fragrant flowers in clusters from March to June. It is native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean.
Laurustinus is hardy in zones 7-9 and grows in full sun to part shade with moist, adaptable soil (pH 4.5-8.5) and moderate moisture. It has low maintenance requirements and tolerates deer and drought. It attracts birds and butterflies.
Quick Facts
Height
6–12 ft
Spread
11 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil
Moist
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 7–7
Bloom Time
March to June
Origin
southern Europe, especially the Mediterranean region and
Phenological Calendar
| Stage | Typical Window |
|---|---|
| Bloom start BBCH 61 | Mar-Jun |
Diseases (9)
Symptom category — not a single disease Leaf Spot Botrytis cinerea Botrytis Shoot Blight Ramorum Blight (Sudden Oak Death) Multiple obligate biotrophic fungi (Erysiphales: Erysipha... Powdery Mildew Pseudomonas syringae pv. viburni or Xanthomonas spp. Bacterial blight (Leaf spot) Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae Bacterial Blight Symptom category — not a single disease Root Rot Phytophthora cactorum"heeled in\" (placed in sawdust pile... Shoot Blight Botryosphaeria corticis Stem Canker
Pests (3)
Cultivars (2)
'Compactum'
'Spring Bouquet'