Compact Laurustinus

Viburnum tinus 'compactum'

Pronunciation: vy-BER-num TY-nus kom-PAK-tum
SKU #07600
7-11

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A beautiful, low-growing evergreen shrub with dark green foliage and lightly fragrant, pinkish white spring flowers. Its dense, compact, upright growth habit makes this a favorite choice for small hedges, screens or foundation plantings.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-11

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitRounded
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Design IdeasThis shrub, a lower-growing version of the species, works well as an informal low hedge or screen, and is also a fine border companion. Try planting it at the corner of the drive, or where there is a small grouping of shrubs.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsLilac (Syringa); Peony (Paeonia); Clematis (Clematis); Iris (Iris); Lavender (Lavandula)
Care InstructionsGrows easily in most well-drained soils; tolerates sand and clay. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Fertilize before new growth emerges in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitRounded
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Design IdeasThis shrub, a lower-growing version of the species, works well as an informal low hedge or screen, and is also a fine border companion. Try planting it at the corner of the drive, or where there is a small grouping of shrubs.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsLilac (Syringa); Peony (Paeonia); Clematis (Clematis); Iris (Iris); Lavender (Lavandula)
Care
Care InstructionsGrows easily in most well-drained soils; tolerates sand and clay. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Fertilize before new growth emerges in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.