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doublefile viburnum varieties

If you're searching for doublefile viburnum varieties to enhance your New Zealand garden, you're in the right place. Doublefile viburnums (Viburnum plicatum) are celebrated for their elegant, horizontal branching, lush foliage, and spectacular tiered blooms. These shrubs add structure and seasonal interest to borders, hedges, and specimen plantings. With a range of cultivars offering unique flower forms, leaf shapes, and autumn colour, there’s a doublefile viburnum to suit every landscape.

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Viburnum burkwoodii (Burkwood Viburnum)

Viburnum burkwoodii is an evergreen shrub that features lovely foliage and showy flowers. Pink flower buds open to reveal showy clusters of fragrant, white-pink flowers during spring. The glossy, green foliage provides a great backdrop to the flowers as it grows to 2.5 m tall and the same wide. Viburnum burkwoodii is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in coastal gardens, planted as a backdrop for smaller plants, or included anywhere the flowering can be appreciated.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
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Viburnum 'Emerald Lustre'

Viburnum Emerald Lustre features pink flower buds that open to reveal clusters of mildly fragrant, white-light pink flowers during winter and early spring. The flowers are great for attracting bees and birds and are followed by glossy, black berries. The large glossy, dark green foliage is lush and emerges with bronze tones as it grows to 4 m tall and 2 m wide. Viburnum Emerald Lustre is commonly included in mixed plantings, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, grown as a dense screen, or trimmed into a hedge. It is well suited to planting around outdoor living areas such as pools and using in tropical gardens.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
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Viburnum davidii (female)

This female variety of Viburnum is a popular evergreen shrub due to its lovely foliage and showy flowers. Pink flower buds open to reveal showy...

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Viburnum opulus Sterile (Snowball Bush)

Viburnum opulus 'Sterile' is a deciduous shrub known for its beautiful clusters of white flowers without producing berries. This low-maintenance...

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Viburnum 'Emerald Beauty'

Viburnum Emerald Beauty is a popular variety due to its impressive foliage and showy flowers. Purple-pink flower buds open to reveal showy clusters...

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Viburnum davidii (male)

This male variety of Viburnum is a popular evergreen shrub due to its lovely foliage and showy flowers. Pink flower buds open to reveal showy...

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Viburnum Dense Fence

Viburnum Dense Fence is an evergreen shrub that features glossy foliage that emerges red and ages to become dark green. Left untrimmed it will grow...

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Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price' plant with pink flower buds above lush, dark green foliage.

Viburnum Eve Price

Viburnum 'Eve Price' is a compact, evergreen shrub admired for its flowers, foliage, and tidy form. It features dark green foliage, pink buds in...

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Viburnum tinus variegatum

Viburnum tinus variegatum is an evergreen shrub that features variegated foliage and showy flowers. Pink flower buds open to reveal showy clusters of...

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Viburnum Hedge Master

Viburnum Hedge Master is an evergreen shrub grown for its lush and colourful foliage. The glossy foliage emerges red and ages to become dark green...

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Viburnum bodnantense 'Dawn'

Viburnum bodnantense 'Dawn' is a beautiful deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant soft pink flowers that appear from late autumn through winter...

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Viburnum burkwoodii (Burkwood Viburnum)

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What Makes Doublefile Viburnum Special?

Doublefile viburnums are distinguished by their layered branches, resembling a set of shelves covered in white flowers in late spring. The blooms appear in striking rows, creating a dramatic display that stands out among garden shrubs. Beyond their beauty, these viburnums are also prized for their resilience, adaptability, and wildlife-friendly berries, making them a top choice for NZ gardeners keen on low-maintenance elegance.

Popular Doublefile Viburnum Varieties

Several doublefile viburnum varieties are available, each offering their own charm:

Viburnum Newport (Doublefile Viburnum)

Viburnum Newport (Doublefile Viburnum) is valued for its robust growth and masses of flat white blooms. Its upright form and rich green foliage make it a reliable choice for hedging or as a standout specimen.

Viburnum plicatum Mariesii (Doublefile Viburnum)

Viburnum plicatum Mariesii (Doublefile Viburnum) is a classic variety known for its perfectly tiered branches and abundant, wide lacecap flowers. It’s ideal for creating a layering effect within garden borders, delivering show-stopping floral displays each spring.

Viburnum plicatum Tomentosum (Doublefile Viburnum)

Viburnum plicatum Tomentosum (Doublefile Viburnum) features dense foliage and slightly fuzzy leaves. Its branching habit and white springtime flowers make it a versatile option for mixed plantings, offering both structure and seasonal beauty.

Other Outstanding Viburnums

While exploring doublefile viburnum varieties, you might also enjoy some distinctive viburnum species and cultivars for added interest and colour:

Growing Doublefile Viburnum Varieties in New Zealand

Doublefile viburnum varieties thrive in full sun or light shade and prefer well-drained, humus-rich soils. They are tolerant of a range of conditions, but regular watering and an annual mulch will encourage healthy growth and abundant flowering. Doublefile viburnums are excellent in mixed borders, natural woodland gardens, or as stand-alone specimens. As they mature, their layered form and seasonal colour provide ongoing interest from spring through autumn.

Choosing Your Perfect Doublefile Viburnum

Explore our selection of doublefile viburnum varieties and related viburnums to find the perfect match for your garden style and needs. Whether you’re looking for layered beauty, seasonal colour, or a wildlife-friendly shrub, there’s a viburnum here to help you create a thriving, beautiful garden in New Zealand.


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