Viburnum tinus 'Macrophyllum'
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An evergreen shrub to 2m high, with large, ovate, glossy dark green leaves to 15cm long. Dense clusters of small white flowers open from reddish buds in winter and spring, followed by ovoid blue-black berries later in the year
Scientific classification
- Species
- Viburnum tinus 'Macrophyllum' (Viburnum tinus 'Macrophyllum')
- Genus
- Viburnum
- Family
- Viburnaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Viburnum tinus 'Macrophyllum'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Viburnum tinus 'Macrophyllum'
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Viburnum tinus 'Macrophyllum' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by grafting in late summer or winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade, with protection from cold, drying winds
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Phytophthora, honey fungus, grey moulds and leaf spot
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, viburnum beetle, viburnum whitefly and viburnum scale
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