Viburnum tinus is an excellent evergreen shrub that forms a dense informal hedge up to 3-4 metres tall. The leaves of Viburnum tinus are dark glossy green.  Viburnum tinus produces masses of white flowers from pink buds for a long period from October until April. Any fre-draining soil in sun or shade. Rate of growth: up to 45cm per year.

Plant between 60cm and 100cm apart (approximately 2-3 feet apart).  Hedges with plants 60cm apart "fill in" to form a dense hedge quicker than those planted 100cm apart.