Laurustinus, Lauristine (Viburnum tinus)
Interesting, evergreen shrub with beautiful white flowers from Southern Europe.
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Appearance
Interesting, evergreen shrub with beautiful white flowers from Southern Europe.
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Leaves
Evergreen broadly elliptic leaves. Leaves are dark coloured above. Size: 3-10cm long.
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Leaf upperside
Evergreen broadly elliptic leaves. Leaves are dark coloured above. Size: 3-10cm long.
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Flowers
Flowering period: XI-IV. 3-9cm large, white tubular florets of particular ornamental value.
Application
Flowering shrub, gardens, parks, hedges.
Native regions
Southern Europe
Location parameters
Light: full sun to slightly shady; nutrient concentration: normal to high; pH value of the soil: slightly acid to highly alkaline; soil: slightly dry to moist.
Growth
2- 7m high, diameter 2-5m.
Leaves
Evergreen broadly elliptic leaves. Leaves are dark coloured above. Size: 3-10cm long.
Flowers
Flowering period: XI-IV. 3-9cm large, white tubular florets of particular ornamental value.
Fruits
Blue-black ovate fruits. Inconspicuous.
Bark
The young bark and branches are brown.
Roots
Suckering.