VIBURNUM tinus

One of the most popular evergreens. A medium-sized to large shrub of dense, bushy habit with luxunous masses of dark glossy green, oval leaves. Flattened cymes of white, pink-budded flowers appear continuously from late autumn to early spring. Fruits ovoid, metallic-blue, finally black. An excellent winter-flowering shrub for all but the coldest areas. Makes an attractive, informal hedge.(7)