Viburnum tinus 200mm pot size SHRUB EVERGREEN
Dark green glossy leaved shrub with white, clustered flowers in winter appearing from pink, showy buds. Widely used as a hedge – very tough and tolerates coastal conditions, frost and drought. Responds well to an annual hard prune after flowering. Widely used as a quick
growing hedge. Grows approx 3m x 3m.
Description
- Family Name: Caprifoliaceae
- Origin: Europe
- Characteristics:
- Foliage Colours: Green
- Flower Colours: White
- Flower Fragrant: No
- Flowering Season: Spring, winter
- Fruit:
- Landscape Use(s): : Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery,
Coastal Garden, Container / Pot, Cottage Garden, Courtyard,
Cut Flower, Feature, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening,
Mass Planting, Streetscape / Embankment, Under Trees, Verge
- Pest & Diseases: Mites, Sooty Mold
- Plant Care: Annual Slow Release Fertiliser, Keep Moist During
Dry Periods, Mulch Well
- Requirements:
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Maintenance Level: Low
- Water Usage :Medium
- Tolerances:
- Drought: Moderate
- Frost: Moderate
- Wind: Moderate
- Cultural Notes: row in a deep, rich, moisture retentive soil in full sun or semi-shade. Water requirements are low to medium once
established. A long deep soaking is recommended during extended periods of dryness. Prune to required shape or size after berries are
finished. Images and information courtesy of Plants Management Australia.