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Viburnum Tinus

Viburnum tinus

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Viburnum tinus is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its dark glossy foliage and clusters of fragrant white flowers that bloom in winter and early spring. It produces attractive blue-black berries that follow the flowers and persist into summer. This hardy, low-maintenance shrub is excellent for hedging, screening, or specimen planting in temperate gardens.

Viburnum Tinus

Common Problems

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Care Guide

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Light
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates shade well but flowers more prolifically in sunlight
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Water
Moderate watering; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during growing season; reduce watering in winter
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Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil; tolerates chalk and clay soils; pH neutral to slightly alkaline preferred
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Fertiliser
Apply balanced fertilizer in spring; no additional feeding needed if soil is reasonably fertile
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Temperature
Hardy to cold temperatures; thrives in cool to moderate climates; sensitive to extreme heat
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Humidity
Tolerates average to low humidity; no special requirements

Toxicity

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Generally non-toxic, though berries may cause mild stomach upset if consumed in large quantities

Common Diseases

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Common Pests

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Seasonal Care

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Resume regular watering and feeding as growth picks up.

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Peak growing season. Water and feed regularly.

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Reduce watering as growth slows. Stop heavy feeding.

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Minimal watering and feeding. Protect from frost if needed.

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