Botanical Name: Viburnum tinus ‘Robustum’
Common Name: Roundleaf Laurustinus Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape very erect, forms a narrow oval to pyramidal canopy; smaller branches somewhat hairy; foliage is densely held on canopy, forming a very full, dense form Height 6-10' (12') Spread 4-6' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil tolerates most Hardiness hardy (zones 4-10, 12-23) Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, ovate-oblong, 2-3" long, dark green, margins sometimes tinged red, undulate, leathery Flowers pinkish white, bell-shaped, 1/4" across, tight, flattened, cymes, mostly terminal, fragrant – Nov.-April Fruit metallic blue drupe, 1/4" long Propagation: seed, semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: excellent hedge or screen material, useful for topiary, container plant, large scale filler for its flowers, can become a narrow, small tree Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular; tolerates some drought after established Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning to shape desired – can be sheared Pests/Diseases aphids, scale, powdery mildew (problem near coast) Special Conditions/Other avoid using sulfur sprays on Viburnums Origin: Europe Family: Caprifoliaceae Notes: |
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