Common name: Laurustinus

Description: Viburnum tinus 'Coppertop' is a particularly ornamental compact form of the classic laurustinus, distinguished by its attractive bronze-tinted new growth that gives the plant a warm, coppery glow during the growing season. From late autumn to spring, pink-budded white flower clusters are produced freely, filling the air with gentle fragrance, followed by the characteristic metallic blue-black berries. Its naturally compact, bushy habit makes it ideal for containers and smaller gardens where space is limited but year-round interest is desired.

Other benefits: bronze new growth, compact habit ideal for smaller spaces and containers, winter flowers

Wildlife attraction: bees and early pollinators; birds eat the berries

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 1.5m x 1.5m

Position: full sun to full shade

Soil pH: neutral to slightly alkaline

Moisture: moist but well-drained; drought tolerant once established

Winter hardiness: cold hardy to -15°C