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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Back, middle

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Viburnum tinus ‘Lucidum’

Viburnums are grown for ornamental flowers, autumn colour and clusters of bright berries, varying in colour from blue, red or black. Growing several in the same area will encourage a good display of berries.

Viburnum tinus ‘Lucidum’ is a dense, evergreen shrub with dark and oval, glossy leaves. It's a popular choice for hedging and bears strongly fragrant pinkish-white flowers. Grow in moist but well-drained soil in an open position.

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Viburnum ‘Lucidum’ and wildlife

Viburnum ‘Lucidum’ is known for attracting bees and birds. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers, provides shelter and habitat and has seeds for birds.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Viburnum ‘Lucidum’ poisonous?

Viburnum ‘Lucidum’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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