Laurustinus
Viburnum tinus
Adoxaceae, Moschatel Family
I will set junipers in the wasteland, the fir [laurustinus] and the cypress together, so that people may see and know, may consider and understand, that the hand of the Lord has done this, that the Holy One of Israel has created it.
Isaiah 41:19-20
Find Laurustinus in NIV God's Word for Gardeners Bible featured in the Cedar of Lebanon landscape "Lay of the Land," Garden Tour section, page 357-58
The glory of Lebanon will come to you, the juniper, the fir [laurustinus] and the cypress together, to adorn my sanctuary; and I will glorify the place for my feet.
Isaiah 60:13
Cultural Information
| Type | Ornamental Shrub |
| Height | 6 to 10 feet |
| Soil | variety of soils, keep moist and well-drained |
| Exposure | full sun to part shade |
| Leaves | oblong, smooth, dark evergreen |
| Flowers | abundant, pinkish-white, fragrant flowers in clusters or mini-bouquets, blooming in early spring |
| Fruit | midnight blue, non-edible berries in clusters |
Planting Tips
- zone 7 or warmer
- plant in multiples for a lovely, blooming evergreen hedge
- makes attractive showpiece in single planting, trim away lower branches for tree-like habit
- good for planting in pots on the patio
Garden to Table
- enjoy blossoms in homegrown bouquets in the springtime an fill the house with honey-sweet fragrance
- evergreen branches always a compliment to the garden's more showy flowers
- use berries as unique elements in fall vases
- adored by bridal florists for its dependable, fresh look to bouquets and boutineres
More Research
See Blog Posts on LaurustinusAccording to [Michael] Zohary’s theory...the tall trees of juniper, fir and cypress will be gathered together with the evergreen, broad-leafed understory of laurustinus to reflect the everlasting glory of the Lord (Isaiah 41:19; 60:13).
-from the NIV God's Word for Gardeners Bible
The glory of Lebanon will come to you, the juniper, the fir [laurustinus] and the cypress together, to adorn my sanctuary; and I will glorify the place for my feet.
Isaiah 60:13
Photo Credits
© Maurizior75 | Dreamstime.com - The small and beautiful flowers of Viburnum tinus. March 2014
© 2014 Shelley S. Cramm Laurustinus shrub, bringing God's glory in the evergreens to a home garden Isaiah 60:13
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