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Old 29-04-2013, 01:51 PM
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My understanding is that Viburnam Tinus is a natural shrub and suckers
under most circumstances, which will almost certainly mean that the
ring-barked stem will die but the plant will not.
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Having pruned V tinus at ground level in an effort to get rid of it, I can confirm it will sucker back.

Some people don't like V tinus because it has a strong smell, I'm not sure whether that is the plant itself or a consequence of the pests which like to make laceowrk of their leaves and universally infest them in many parts of the country.