Viburnum tinus

Description

Viburnum tinus wonderfully versatile evergreen shrub prized by gardeners since Victorian times for its reliability, hardiness and year round interest.

Viburnum tinus makes a large to medium sized evergreen shrub with deep-green leaves.  During late winter – spring, fabulous clusters of white-pink flowers appear in abundance, opening from deep pink buds –  these are loved by pollinators.  Following the flowers, deep blue-black fruits which are enjoyed by birds.

This viburnum is useful as a standalone shrub but can also be used to plant as a low growing hedge.  It requires little maintenance and responds well to being clipped.

Plant in full sun or partial shade in free draining but moisture retentive soil.  Fully hardy