Laurustinus

Viburnum tinus

Adoxaceae, Caprifoliaceae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced

Last updated May 11, 2026

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

Powdery MildewModerate

Spring Emergence / Primary Infection

Root weevilModerate

Adult Emergence & Foliar Feeding

Field Observations

Viburnum tinus 'Spring Bouquet' - new flowers

Field Observation

Viburnum tinus 'Spring Bouquet' · Laurustinus

new flowers

April 12, 2026 · South King County · 1,308 GDD₃₂ · BBCH 61

Phenological Calendar

Stage	Typical Window	What to Look For
Bloom start BBCH 61	Mar-Jun	First open flowers visible; pink buds opening to white

Diseases: Regionally Documented (7)

Symptom category — not a single disease Leaf Spot Botrytis Shoot Blight Ramorum Blight (Sudden Oak Death) Multiple obligate biotrophic fungi (Erysiphales: Erysipha... Powdery Mildew Bacterial blight (Leaf spot) Symptom category — not a single disease Root Rot Botryosphaeria corticis Stem Canker

Pests: Regionally Documented (3)

Pyrrhalta viburni Viburnum leaf beetle Otiorhynchus spp. Root weevil Aphis fabae Bean aphid

Cultivars (2)

'Compactum'

'Spring Bouquet'

Data Maturity

Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.