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Viburnum tinus 'Emerald Beauty'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

A bushy evergreen shrub with lustrous dark green leaves which emerge a lovely burgundy-red. Pink-budded clusters of lightly fragrant flowers open to white. They flower all through winter and spring. The flowers are followed by metallic blue-black fruits. It is an excellent plant for creening and hedging, very hardy to many situations, though avoid very dry soil.

Genus

Viburnum

Species tinus

Cultivar 'Emerald Beauty'

Common name

Laurustinus

Family name

Adoxaceae

Place of origin

South Europe

DETAILS

Height

3 m

Width

2 m

(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)

Leaves

Evergreen

Soil Type

Grows in most soil types

Moisture

Avoid dry soils

Exposure

Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates coastal sites / Tolerates exposed sites. / Tolerates shade / Will tolerate very hard frosts.

Garden Style

Immaculate / Sanctuary / Texture

Plant Type

Shrubs