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Laurustine (Viburnum Tinus)
Viburnum Tinus
Rs 2,500
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Add a splash of white colour to your garden with Laurustine, a reliable evergreen shrub that blooms in spring. It reaches a moderate height of 6 ft, thrives in full sun, needs moderate watering. Native to the Mediterranean, it is well-adapted to Pakistan’s climate and grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Swat, Quetta.
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Category: Flowering Shrubs, Hedge Plants
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Type
- Evergreen
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Location
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Yes
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Purpose
- Decorative, Privacy Screen
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- No
- City Suitability
- Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Mardan, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Rahim Yar Khan, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Sukkur, Swat
Description
Laurustine (Viburnum Tinus), is native to the Mediterranean, and has found a thriving home in Pakistan’s gardens and landscapes. Prized for its white flowers that appear in spring, this shrub is a valuable addition to any garden. This moderate-growing evergreen plant reaches up to 6 ft at maturity, making it a compact option for smaller gardens and containers.
Plant Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Viburnum Tinus
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Mature Height: 6 ft
- Flower Colour: White
- Bloom Season: Spring
- Foliage: Evergreen (Green)
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Propagation: Semi-Hardwood Cuttings, Layering
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
- Pet & Child Safe: Yes, safe around pets and children
- Placement: Outdoor
How to Propagate Laurustine
Propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings or through simple layering.
Growing in Pakistan
Fully heat tolerant, this plant withstands Pakistan’s intense summer temperatures without difficulty. This hardy plant adapts well to nearly all regions of Pakistan, including the cooler areas of Abbottabad, Quetta, and the northern highlands. It handles both cold winters and warm summers.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Swat, Quetta
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: No, requires consistent moisture
Why Choose Laurustine?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Laurustine is an excellent choice because it works effectively as a privacy screen or natural hedge.
Buy Laurustine online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much water does Laurustine need during Pakistani summers?
Laurustine needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter.
Does Laurustine need regular trimming or pruning?
Laurustine benefits from regular pruning to maintain a dense, hedge-like shape. Trim lightly after each flowering cycle and do a heavier shaping prune in late winter before new growth begins. Since it blooms in spring, avoid heavy pruning just before that period.
How long does the flowering season of Laurustine last?
Laurustine blooms in spring, producing white flowers. In Pakistan, this typically means February through April, when temperatures begin to warm up.
Can Laurustine tolerate the intense summer sun in Lahore and Karachi?
Laurustine grows best in full sun. It handles direct Pakistani summer sun without problems, even in cities like Karachi, Multan, and Lahore where temperatures exceed 45 degrees.
How does Laurustine cope with intense summer heat?
Yes, Laurustine is fully heat tolerant and handles the extreme summer temperatures common in Karachi, Multan, and Lahore without special care. It continues to thrive even when temperatures exceed 45 degrees.
