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.
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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
- February
- March — Planting
- April — Planting
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October — Planting
- November — Planting
- December
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: Toxic: it is not edible, the fruits being irritating to the human digestive system.
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