Viburnum, Laurustinus 'Lucidum'
Viburnum tinus
Family: | Adoxaceae (a-dox-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Viburnum (vy-BUR-num) (Info) |
Species: | tinus (TIN-us) (Info) |
Cultivar: | Lucidum |
Category:
Shrubs
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Evergreen
Smooth
Provides Winter Interest
Foliage Color:
Dark/Black
Height:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Gardeners' Notes:
Rating | Content |
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Neutral | On Jan 27, 2005, Todd_Boland from St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) wrote: This cultivar is among the most vigourous and large of the Laurustrinus on the market. Both the flowers and the leaves are larger than the type species. |