Viburnum tinus L.
Fully hardy, compact, bushy, evergreen shrub with oblong leaves, to 10cm long, and flattened terminal cymes, to 10cm across, of small, salverform white flowers in late winter and spring, followed by black fruit. To 3m. [RHSE, Hortus, Hilliers’].
Horticultural & Botanical History
An ancient garden plant. ‘We scarcely recollect a plant whose blossoms are so hardy as those of the Lauristinus, they brave the inclemency of our winters, and are not destroyed but in very severe seasons. The beauties of this most charming shrub can be enjoyed by those only who cultivate it at some little distance from town, the smoke of London being highly detrimental to its growth.’ [BM t.38/1788]. Introduced to Britain in 1596. [Don].
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [T.996/1843].
Notes
Published Jul 10, 2009 - 04:27 PM | Last updated Jul 16, 2010 - 02:12 PM
Viburnum tinus L. | BM t.38/1788 | BHL
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Mediterranean |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Laurustinus |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Viburnum tinus – Laurustinus |
| Confidence level | high |