Viburnum Tinus Half Standard 25 Litre Pot

Viburnum tinus Half Standard – 25 Litre Pot

The Viburnum tinus Half Standard in a 25-litre pot is a superb evergreen shrub trained into a formal tree-like shape, making it an elegant choice for adding year-round structure and colour to your outdoor space. With its glossy green foliage, neat ball-shaped crown, and seasonal flowers and berries, it’s a popular pick for both classic and contemporary gardens.

Features & Benefits:

• Evergreen Structure: Dense, glossy foliage provides a reliable green backdrop all year round, perfect for adding formal shape and definition to entrances, patios, or garden borders.

• Winter and Spring Flowers: Small, starry white blooms open from pink buds from late autumn through spring, offering interest when little else is in flower.

• Wildlife Friendly: After flowering, small metallic-blue berries appear, loved by birds and a great way to support garden biodiversity.

• Neat Half Standard Form: This topiary-style shape with a clear stem and rounded head brings height and symmetry without taking up much ground space.

Approximate Size:

• Height (including pot): 120–140cm

• Crown (head) diameter: 35–45cm

• Pot size: 25 litres

Where to Use:

• Ideal in pots flanking doorways or pathways

• Great for formal garden layouts or topiary displays

• Adds evergreen interest to borders or terraces

• Suitable for small gardens, patios, courtyards, and balconies

Growing Conditions:

• Sunlight: Grows well in full sun or partial shade

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates a range of soil types, including chalky or clay soils

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in most UK regions, though some protection is advisable in severe winters or exposed sites

Planting & Care:

• Watering: Keep well-watered, especially in dry spells and during the first growing season

• Feeding: Apply a slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage strong growth and flowering

• Pruning: Lightly trim after flowering to maintain the rounded shape and remove any dead or damaged growth

• Container Maintenance: Refresh compost every 2–3 years and top-dress annually with fresh soil or mulch

Viburnum tinus Half Standard is a fantastic all-rounder – low maintenance, tough, and highly decorative. Whether framing a formal entrance or adding evergreen interest to your patio, it delivers reliable structure, seasonal beauty, and a touch of elegance year after year.