Laurustinus

Viburnum tinus

Shrub3×3 mzone 7–10partial shade

Profile

Family: Adoxaceae
Habit: Shrub
Height: 3 m
Spread: 3 m
Growth: medium
Lifespan: 50 years
First yield: after 3 years
Hardiness: zone 7–10
Shade tolerance: partial shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Clay
Soil moisture: semi-dry – very moist
pH: 5.5 – 8
Synonyms: Viburnum, Sweet viburnum

evergreensuitable for hedgesscented

Flowering & harvest

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Flowering

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible1 of 10

Medicinal1 of 10

Other uses5 of 10

Growing

Immergrüner, winterblühender Strauch für jeden durchlässigen Boden in Sonne bis Halbschatten. Verträgt Schnitt und Trockenheit; die blauen Beeren sind schwach giftig und nicht zum Verzehr geeignet.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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