Laurustinus

Viburnum tinus

Layer 2 · Understorey
Attracts pollinators

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Native to the Mediterranean basin, laurustinus is a dense evergreen shrub with winter flowering. Its dark fruits are not suitable for human consumption. It is an excellent plant for shelter hedges and food for beneficial wildlife.

See which trees laurustinus grows well with

Pick the central tree on your land and see the full guild.

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Needs

Water: Low
Light: Partial shade
Size: Evergreen shrub up to 3 m
Mature diameter: 2.5 m
Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
Climates: Atlantic coast, Hot, dry Mediterranean

Calendar

January — Harvest
February — Harvest
March — Harvest — Planting
April — Planting
May
June
July
August
September
October — Planting
November — Planting
December

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: Toxic: it is not edible, with the fruits being an irritant to the human digestive system.

Where to buy

Grows well with

Central trees this plant has already been paired with.

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.