Water
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, ensuring the soil is consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter.
Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings for established plants.
Also known as Durillo · El Durillo · Laurel Viburnum
Laurustinus viburnum (Viburnum tinus) is a popular evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. It features glossy dark green leaves, white to pinkish-white flowers, and
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperate conditions; can tolerate light frost once established.
Light
25% intensity
Feed annually in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, ensuring the soil is consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter.
Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings for established plants.
Prune after flowering, typically in late spring or early summer, to maintain shape and size. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can be done at other times to shape the plant.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. Insert cuttings into a well-draining, moist medium and place in a warm, humid environment. Rooting typically occurs within 6-8 weeks.
Repot young plants annually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when root-bound.
Use a good quality, free-draining potting mix, moving to a slightly larger container to encourage healthy root development.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Laurustinus Viburnum (Viburnum tinus)
Where Laurustinus Viburnum (Viburnum tinus) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Dipsacales |
| Family | Viburnaceae |
| Genus | Viburnum |
| Species | Viburnum tinus |
Similar in genus Viburnum
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