Viburnum tinus - 100-125 CM C45

Description
The Laurustinus (Viburnum tinus) is an upright, broad shrub with decorative, blue-grey, oval fruits. These exude a light fragrance. It produces light pink-white flowers arranged in umbrella clusters from March to April. With the right care, the Laurustinus will flower again in November. The Laurustinus also has shiny, lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to around 4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * heat-tolerant, heat-loving, cannot be planted over

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Laurustinus are dark green, lanceolate, glossy and opposite. They are about 3 - 10 cm in size.

Spread
North America to southern Europe.

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 5 to 10°C is required.

Growth
Laurustinus is an upright and broad-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 4 m and is approx. 1.5 - 4 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from March to June, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Winterising: In the period from October to November - Wintering out: In the period from April to May - Fertilising: In the period from March to May - Watering: In the period from January to December - Pruning: In the period from March to June.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Heavy pruning in spring encourages flowering.

Flower
The light pink-white flowers of the Laurustinus appear in umbrella clusters from March to April. These are slightly fragrant. With the right care, re-flowering in November.

Fruit
The blue-grey, oval fruits of Viburnum tinus are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Viburnum tinus is a shallow-rooting plant.