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Laurustinus Viburnum

Viburnum tinus

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Common names

33 names · 24 languages
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Other languages (23)
Dutch
French
Catalan
Chinese (Simplified)
  • 地中海荚蒾[2]
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 地中海莢蒾[2]
Croatian
Czech
  • tušalaj vavřínolistý[2]
Danish
  • Vintersnebolle[2]
Estonian
  • vahemere lodjapuu[2]
Finnish
  • välimerenlaakeriheisi[2]
German
Greek
  • Βιβούρνο το Κοινό[2]
  • Ψευδοδάφνη[2]
Hebrew
  • מורן החורש[2]
Italian
Polish
  • Kalina wawrzynowata[2]
Portuguese
Russian
  • Калина лавролистная[2]
Slovak
  • kalina vavrínolistá[2]
Slovenian
  • nepravi lovor[2]
Spanish
Swedish
  • lagerolvon[2]
Turkish
  • Defne Yapraklı Kartopu[2]
  • Kartopu[2]
Ukrainian
  • Калина вічнозелена[2]
Sources & name notes (6)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Viburnum tinus — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • laurestine — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Immergrüner Schneeball — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Laurustinus — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Laurustinus viburnum — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • durillo — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Laurier-tin — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Viorne tin — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Lentaggine — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Lauriersneeuwbal — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Tinussneeuwbal — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Folhado — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
[2] Viburnum tinus — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • laurestine — results[11].names[10]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Immergrüner Schneeball — results[11].names[9]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Laurustinus — results[11].names[2]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Laurustinus viburnum — results[11].names[1]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • durillo — results[11].names[14]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Laurier-tin — results[11].names[7]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Viorne tin — results[11].names[6]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Lentaggine — results[11].names[5]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Lauriersneeuwbal — results[11].names[11]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Tinussneeuwbal — results[11].names[29]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Folhado — results[11].names[3]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Marfull — results[11].names[4]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • מורן החורש — results[11].names[8]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • tušalaj vavřínolistý — results[11].names[12]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Калина лавролистная — results[11].names[13]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • vahemere lodjapuu — results[11].names[15]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • 地中海荚蒾 — results[11].names[16]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • 地中海莢蒾 — results[11].names[17]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Βιβούρνο το Κοινό — results[11].names[18]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Ψευδοδάφνη — results[11].names[19]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • nepravi lovor — results[11].names[20]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Vintersnebolle — results[11].names[21]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • lagerolvon — results[11].names[22]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Lemprika — results[11].names[23]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Kalina wawrzynowata — results[11].names[24]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Defne Yapraklı Kartopu — results[11].names[25]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Калина вічнозелена — results[11].names[26]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • välimerenlaakeriheisi — results[11].names[27]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • kalina vavrínolistá — results[11].names[28]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
  • Kartopu — results[11].names[30]; taxon id 82666; Viburnum tinus.
[3] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Viburnum tinus ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Immergrüner Schneeball — VernacularName.tsv, line 152526; taxon 5BCFT.
  • Laurustinus (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 152527; taxon 5BCFT.
  • Lorbeer-Schneeball — VernacularName.tsv, line 152528; taxon 5BCFT.
  • Stein-Lorbeer (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 152529; taxon 5BCFT.
[4] Viburnum tinus — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Laurustine — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Viburnum tinus.
  • Laurustinus Viburnum — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Viburnum tinus.
[5] Royal Horticultural Society — common names ↗

Names retained from the referenced botanical profile or table.

Source records
  • laurustinus — Page 2, column 2, row top 412 pt; common-name cell after Viburnum tinus.; Viburnum tinus.
[6] Royal Horticultural Society — common names ↗

Names retained from the referenced botanical profile or table.

Source records
  • laurustinus — Page 2, column 1, row top 112 pt; common-name cell after Viburnum tinus.; Viburnum tinus.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Viburnum tinus is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Viburnaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
1.83–3.66 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
1.83–3.05 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Dense; Erect; Multi-stemmed; Rounded

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Medium

NC State Extension profile.

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Foliage
Broadleaf Evergreen

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
Clay; High Organic Matter; Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile.

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Flowering season
Spring; Winter

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: bees, butterflies, pollinators.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Pollinator guidance
RHS includes Viburnum tinus in its Plants for Pollinators guidance.

RHS planting guidance. Choose accessible flowers with pollen and nectar; reduced-resource and double-flowered forms may be unsuitable.

Sources [3] [4]
Native range
Medit.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [5]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Medium suitability
Nectar value Medium
Pollen value Medium
Plant profile

About this plant

Laurestine (Viburnum tinus) is a shrub. It flowers from August to April.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Viburnum tinus — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 1462976; ID 5BCFT; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 1462976; ID 5BCFT; rank species; status accepted

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    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Viburnum tinus — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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  3. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Garden Plants

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 2, column 1, entry Viburnum tinus (top 112 pt)

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  4. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Plants Of The World

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 2, column 2, entry Viburnum tinus (top 412 pt)

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  5. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Viburnum tinus — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 187726; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 912619, 912620, 912621, 912622, 912623, 912624, 912625, 912626, 912627, 912628, 912629, 912630, 912631, 912632, 912633, 912635, 912636, 912637, 912638, 912639

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    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.