Viburnum tinus 'Spring Bouquet' (Laurustinus)

Viburnum tinus, also called laurustinus for its resemblance to laurel plants, is a viburnum species originally native to the Mediterranean. Typically growing to large sizes of 12-20 feet tall and wide, the 'Spring Bouquet' cultivar, also called 'Compacta,' is a much more compact version, growing to only 3-6' tall and wide. Noted for its attractive, fragrant flowers and evergreen foliage, laurustinus blooms in the spring and produces a profusion of pink-white blooms in large clusters, attracting a variety of pollinators and butterflies.

Viburnum tinus 'Spring Bouquet' grows great in any average, well-draining soil, and performs well in both full sun and partial shade. While 'Spring Bouquet' is tolerant of deer damage and some occasional drought, care should be taken to shelter it from strong winds or low winter temperatures. When sheltered, 'Spring Bouquet' laurustinus produces an excellent bouquet of spring blossoms, adding to its allure as a hedge or screen plant. This cultivar's tolerance of a variety of soil conditions and its ornamental value make it an excellent choice for a variety of locations around the home.