Laurustinus viburnum
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Laurustinus viburnum
Viburnum tinus
Laurustinus viburnum is a lovely evergreen shrub with shiny leaves and beautiful white flowers. It can grow in gardens and parks, making them look bright and cheerful all year round.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Laurustinus viburnum is a dense, evergreen shrub with dark green, oval leaves that provide year-round interest. It features clusters of small, fragrant white or pale pink flowers that emerge from distinctive pink buds, later developing into shiny metallic blue-black berries.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderDipsacalesFamilyViburnaceaeGenusViburnum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It's tough enough to grow even in salty air near the ocean!
Its berries change from shiny red to a cool metallic blue-black color!
Laurustinus flowers sometimes appear before all the leaves have even fully unfurled!
This plant was popular in ancient Roman gardens for its beauty and hardiness.
Special abilities
Ability
Winter Wonder
Laurustinus viburnum can bloom from late autumn into spring, providing crucial nectar for early insects when other plants are dormant.
Ability
Evergreen Resilience
It has thick, leathery evergreen leaves that help it withstand cold temperatures and maintain lush foliage all year.
Ability
Berry Banquet
This plant produces vibrant blue-black berries in winter, offering a vital food source for birds during lean months.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 200-400 cm
- Spread
- 200-400 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late Autumn to Spring
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
eats
Blackbird
Turdus merula
eats its mature blue-black berries
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar from its flowers
pollinates
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
visits its flowers for nectar
Traits
Aromatic
Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always ask an adult before touching plants, as some can be prickly or have bugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Laurustinus viburnum?
200-400 cm
How wide does Laurustinus viburnum spread?
200-400 cm
How big are the flowers on Laurustinus viburnum?
0.5-1 cm
When does Laurustinus viburnum bloom?
Late Autumn to Spring
Is Laurustinus viburnum edible?
No
Is Laurustinus viburnum toxic?
Mild
What is Laurustinus viburnum's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Laurustinus viburnum pollinated?
Insect
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