A dense, hardy evergreen valued for clusters of pink buds opening to white flowers in winter and spring, followed by blue-black berries. A dependable frost-tolerant hedge or screen.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 3 m H × 2.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun, part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Laurustinus
Viburnum tinus 'Lucidum' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Viburnaceae family. It reaches around 3 m tall and 2.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White and pink flowers appear in winter and spring.
Where to grow Laurustinus
Laurustinus suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun, part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also tolerates salt-laden coastal winds.
Soil & planting
Laurustinus does best in loamy, free-draining and clay soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 1.5 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Laurustinus does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Laurustinus after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Laurustinus in the garden
Laurustinus earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge, a feature or specimen planting, clipping into topiary and drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate as Laurustinus. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
All parts can be toxic if eaten, so keep it away from small children.
Buying Laurustinus
Plant Sale lists Laurustinus as potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
