- Botanical name: Viburnum tinus 'Lucidum'
- Common name: Laurustinus
- Family: Adoxaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
- Fruits
- Low maintenance plant
Viburnum tinus ‘Lucidum’
Viburnums are grown for ornamental flowers, autumn colour and clusters of bright berries, varying in colour from blue, red or black. Growing several in the same area will encourage a good display of berries.
Viburnum tinus ‘Lucidum’ is a dense, evergreen shrub with dark and oval, glossy leaves. It’s a popular choice for hedging and bears strongly fragrant pinkish-white flowers. Grow in moist but well-drained soil in an open position.
How to grow Viburnum 'Lucidum'
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Plant size
3m height
3m spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, south facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in July |
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Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
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Plant does flower in March |
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Plant does flower in April |
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Plant does not flower in May |
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Plant does not flower in June |
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Plant does not flower in July |
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Plant does not flower in August |
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Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does flower in December |
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| Fruits |
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Plant does not fruit in January |
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Plant does not fruit in February |
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Plant does not fruit in March |
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Plant does not fruit in April |
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Plant does not fruit in May |
J
Plant does fruit in June |
J
Plant does fruit in July |
A
Plant does not fruit in August |
S
Plant does not fruit in September |
O
Plant does not fruit in October |
N
Plant does not fruit in November |
D
Plant does not fruit in December |
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| Take cuttings |
J
Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do not Take cuttings in March |
A
Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do not Take cuttings in May |
J
Do Take cuttings in June |
J
Do Take cuttings in July |
A
Do Take cuttings in August |
S
Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
Viburnum 'Lucidum' and wildlife
Viburnum 'Lucidum' is known for attracting bees and birds. It nectar-pollen-rich-flowers, provides shelter and habitat and has seeds for birds.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Attractive to Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Viburnum 'Lucidum' poisonous?
Viburnum 'Lucidum' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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