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Spring Bouquet Laurustinus

Scientific name: Viburnum tinus 'Spring Bouquet'
Taxonomy
Family:Caprifoliaceae
Type:Evergreen shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:8 to 10
Sun:Full to partial sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:4 ft
Width:4 ft
Bloom:Spring flowers
Bloom Time:April to May
Bloom Color:Pink
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description The cultivar ‘Spring Bouquet’ is a dwarf form Laurestinus which only grows 3’-5’ tall but still retains the beautiful bright pink flowers of the non-dwarfing species.

  Morphology:
Spring Bouquet viburnum is a dwarf evergreen species that typically grows 4’-6’ in a dense but upright vase shape. It bears shiny green oblong leaves 2”-3” long, set in an opposite manner.

During the winter months this plant sets large flattened clusters of smaller pink berry-like balls, which remain closed. With the longer days of April these buds open to become reddish-pink and later, fragrant white flowers. The flowers have a honey scent when they are open in the spring.

By June the flowers have dropped their petals to form metallic blue, quarter inch, ovoid berries which later mature to a blue-black color.

  Adaptation:
Full sun to partial shade. Spring Bouquet makes a fine hedge, screen or foundation plant. As its name implies, it bears stems which can be cut for long lasting floral arrangements.

  Pests:
None reported.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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