Viburnum tinus
Laurustinus (Viburnum tinus) is a shrub. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -12 °C. Drought tolerance: high. Sold in local shops from about CZK 380.
A Mediterranean evergreen viburnum with dark, glossy foliage that flowers from late autumn in mild winters, otherwise from late winter into spring: pink buds open into white, scented flower heads, followed by metallic blue berries. It is not fussy about soil, puts up with lime, and once established handles summer drought well. Frost is its weak point, so plant it only in a warm, wind-sheltered corner or at the foot of a wall, or keep it in a tub.
| Group | Shrub |
| Light | Full sun, Part shade |
| Size after 10 years | 2 m × 2 m |
| Ultimate size | 1.8–3.6 m × 1.8–3 m |
| Hardiness | down to -12 °C (USDA 8, RHS H5) |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Clay, Sandy, Calcareous |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Flowering | November–May, white, pink |
| Water need | Medium |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Root aggressiveness | Low |
| Suckering | no |
| Spreading | Low |
| Distance from buildings | at least 2 m |
| Distance from paving | at least 0.5 m |
| Litter | not typical |
| Planting distance | 120 cm |
| For dogs | Mildly toxic (uncertain) |
| For cats | Mildly toxic (uncertain) |
| For children | Mildly toxic (uncertain) |
| Typical price | from about CZK 380 |
Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.
The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.
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| size not stated | approx. CZK 380 |
Data updated: October 26, 2026 · How our data is made
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