Viburnum tinus, 5L

Providing interest in the garden over a long period of time, Viburnum Tinus (laurustinus) is a dense, bushy shrub with dark, glossy leaves. In late winter, just when gardens need some excitement, it bears clusters of small white flowers, that emerge from pale pink buds. Both humans and bees are drawn to the flowers, which are followed by an encore of metallic blue, turning to black, berries.