This shrub to small tree has upright spreading branches that form a dense round crown. It has glossy green elliptical leaves and the small pinkish white funnel-shaped, faintly perfumed flowers appear in a dense cluster from late autumn to spring.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Viburnum tinus is naturally found in temperate Europe growing in woodland thickets. It prefers a well-drained humus rich moist sandy to clay soil that is tending acidic in an open sunny to semi shaded position and is drought, frost and salt spray tolerant.

Viburnum is grown for its bushy habit and flowers. It is planted along garden borders for screening or used as a wind break and may be trimmed to form a hedge. It is suitable for cool mountain gardens, establishing in 2 to 4 years and is long lived. This hardy shrub is an ideal winter flowering specimen and may be grown in large tubs or planter boxes.ID 70


Viburnum(vee-BUR-num) tinus(TEEN-us)

Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)