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3m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Viburnum tinus 'French White'
Other names
Laurustinus 'French White'
Genus
Viburnum Viburnum
Variety or Cultivar
'French White' _ 'French White' is a fast-growing evergreen shrub with glossy, ovate leaves. From late winter to spring, it bears flat clusters of white flowers, followed by black berries in autumn and winter.
Viburnum tinus 'French White' is: Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Rounded
Toxicity
The fruit can cause a mild stomach upset if ingested.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White in Spring; White in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse whitefly , Viburnum beetle Aphids , Glasshouse whitefly , Viburnum beetle
Leaf spot Leaf spot
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Viburnum tinus 'French White' (Laurustinus 'French White') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils in sun or shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Viburnum tinus 'French White'
Other names
Laurustinus 'French White'
Genus
Viburnum Viburnum
Variety or Cultivar
'French White' _ 'French White' is a fast-growing evergreen shrub with glossy, ovate leaves. From late winter to spring, it bears flat clusters of white flowers, followed by black berries in autumn and winter.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Rounded
Toxicity
The fruit can cause a mild stomach upset if ingested.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring; White in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse whitefly , Viburnum beetle
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Viburnum tinus 'French White' (Laurustinus 'French White') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils in sun or shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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