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Looking for reliable year-round greenery for your New Zealand garden? Evergreen viburnum NZ shrubs are the perfect choice, offering lustrous foliage, delightful blossoms, and robust performance in Kiwi climates. Whether you’re updating a small urban courtyard or planning a spacious rural landscape, evergreen viburnum options bring structure, color, and easy care to any setting. Their resilience makes them ideal for hedges, borders, and feature plantings, reliably holding their leaves and displaying seasonal blooms no matter the weather.

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Viburnum burkwoodii

Viburnum burkwoodii (Burkwood Viburnum) is a beautiful semi evergreen shrub renowned for its highly fragrant white flowers that appear in spring and its attractive glossy foliage. The rounded growth habit and masses of scented blooms make it an outstanding choice for New Zealand gardens where it provides seasonal beauty and year round structure.

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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 Beauty'

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Viburnum 'Emerald Beauty' is a handsome evergreen shrub valued for its lush glossy green foliage, naturally dense habit, and clusters of creamy white flowers that appear in spring. Hardy and versatile, it provides year round structure and colour, making it an excellent choice for New Zealand gardens.

From $27.53

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Viburnum tinus variegatum

Viburnum tinus 'Variegatum' is an attractive evergreen shrub prized for its cream and green variegated foliage that provides year round colour and...

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Viburnum davidii (male)

Viburnum davidii (Male) is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its distinctive leathery foliage with deeply impressed veins and naturally rounded...

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A Viburnum 'Dense Fence' hedge with lush, green foliage.
Viburnum 'Dense Fence'

Viburnum 'Dense Fence' is a fast growing evergreen shrub selected for its naturally dense habit, glossy green foliage, and excellent screening...

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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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Metrosideros excelsa (Pohutukawa) specimen tree with masses of red flowers in a coastal location.
Metrosideros excelsa (Pōhutukawa)

Metrosideros excelsa, commonly known as Pōhutukawa or the New Zealand Christmas Tree, is a coastal evergreen renowned for its brilliant red flowers...

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Disphyma australe pink flowers and fleshy, green leaves.
Disphyma australe (NZ Ice Plant)

Disphyma australe, commonly known as NZ Ice Plant, is a hardy and attractive groundcover valued for its fleshy, bright green foliage and striking...

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Azalea indica

Azalea indica is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its masses of vibrant blooms and compact growth habit. Flowering generously through spring...

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Libertia grandiflora plant with elegant white flowers and lush, dark green foliage.
Libertia grandiflora (NZ Iris)

Libertia grandiflora, commonly known as NZ Iris, is a hardy New Zealand native perennial admired for its elegant white flowers and sword like green...

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Magnolia grandiflora 'Ferruginea'

Magnolia grandiflora 'Ferruginea' is a magnificent evergreen magnolia known for its glossy green foliage, striking rusty brown leaf undersides, and...

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Dichroa Blue Stars (Evergreen Hydrangea)

Dichroa 'Blue Stars' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its clusters of intense blue star shaped flowers followed by brilliant metallic blue...

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Viburnum tinus 'Gwenllian' flower head with red buds and white florets.
Viburnum tinus Gwenllian

Viburnum tinus 'Gwenllian' features impressive foliage and showy flowers. Red flower buds open to reveal showy clusters of mildly fragrant, white...

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A lovely Viburnum tinus shrub with green foliage, red flower buds, and white flowers in a pot.
Viburnum tinus

Viburnum tinus (Laurustinus) is a hardy evergreen shrub valued for its dense glossy foliage, clusters of pink buds that open to white flowers through...

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Viburnum splendens

Viburnum splendens is a vigorous evergreen shrub valued for its lush glossy foliage, dense growth habit, and clusters of fragrant creamy white...

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Viburnum davidii

Viburnum davidii (David Viburnum) is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its distinctive leathery foliage with prominent veins, clusters of creamy...

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Viburnum tinus 'Lucidum'

Viburnum tinus 'Lucidum' is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its glossy deep green foliage and clusters of soft white flowers that appear from...

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Viburnum 'Emerald Lustre'

Viburnum 'Emerald Lustre' is a vigorous evergreen shrub prized for its glossy deep green foliage, naturally dense growth, and clusters of fragrant...

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Viburnum davidii (female)

Viburnum davidii (Female) is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its handsome leathery foliage with deeply impressed veins and its spectacular...

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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 japonicum

Viburnum japonicum is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its glossy dark green foliage, naturally rounded form, and clusters of fragrant creamy...

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Viburnum 'Bewleys Variegated'

Viburnum 'Bewleys Variegated' is an attractive evergreen shrub prized for its cream variegated foliage that provides year round colour and interest...

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Viburnum 'Anvi'

Viburnum 'Anvi' is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its dense glossy foliage and attractive clusters of seasonal flowers that provide year round...

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Viburnum odoratissimum

Viburnum odoratissimum (Sweet Viburnum) is a fast growing evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its lush glossy foliage, dense habit, and highly...

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Viburnum 'Hedge Master'

Viburnum 'Hedge Master' is a vigorous evergreen shrub selected for its exceptionally dense growth, glossy green foliage, and outstanding performance...

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Viburnum 'Eskimo'

Viburnum 'Eskimo' is a compact evergreen to semi evergreen shrub admired for its masses of rounded white flower clusters that blanket the plant in...

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Viburnum 'Awabuki'

Viburnum 'Awabuki' is a fast growing evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its large, glossy green foliage, naturally dense growth, and...

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Viburnum plicatum grandiflorum

Viburnum plicatum 'Grandiflorum' is a magnificent deciduous shrub renowned for its exceptionally large white flower clusters that create a...

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Viburnum plicatum 'Roseum'

Viburnum plicatum 'Roseum' is a stunning deciduous shrub renowned for its large, snowball like clusters of white flowers that cover the branches in...

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Viburnum opulus 'Roseum' (Snowball Bush)

Viburnum opulus 'Roseum' is a magnificent deciduous shrub renowned for its large, globe shaped clusters of pure white flowers that create a...

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Viburnum opulus Sterile

Viburnum opulus 'Sterile' (Snowball Bush) is a stunning deciduous shrub admired for its large rounded clusters of pure white flowers that resemble...

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Viburnum opulus 'Notcutt's Varieity' (Snowball Bush)

Viburnum opulus 'Notcutts Variety' is a beautiful deciduous shrub prized for its elegant clusters of white spring flowers, attractive green foliage...

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Why Choose Evergreen Viburnum in NZ?

Evergreen viburnum NZ species are celebrated for their durability, adaptability, and ornamental appeal. Their persistent foliage creates lasting privacy screens and windbreaks, while their clusters of white or pink flowers deliver sweet spring fragrance. For gardeners seeking low-maintenance beauty, evergreen viburnum remains green and glossy throughout the seasons—resisting frost and tolerating coastal conditions common across New Zealand. Many varieties also produce attractive berries that add interest after flowering.

Popular Evergreen Viburnum Varieties for New Zealand

Several evergreen viburnum species and cultivars thrive in NZ gardens. Most notably, Viburnum tinus stands out for its dense, glossy leaves and profuse winter-to-spring blossoms. For extra flower power and compact growth, Viburnum tinus Gwenllian is a favourite among Kiwi landscapers, as is the robust Viburnum Eve Price with its elegant pink buds and petite habit. While not strictly evergreen, Viburnum bodnantense 'Dawn' and Viburnum burkwoodii (Burkwood Viburnum) offer semi-evergreen performance and outstanding blooms—so are worth considering for mixed plantings.

Planting and Growing Evergreen Viburnum NZ

Plant evergreen viburnum NZ shrubs in well-drained soil with moderate moisture and a sunny to partially shaded position. They tolerate a variety of soils, from clay to sandy, and respond well to mulch and regular feeding in spring. Once established, these viburnums require little maintenance beyond occasional pruning to shape and promote flowering. Their resilience makes them fantastic choices for screening, foundation planting, or as specimen shrubs.

Landscaping Uses for Evergreen Viburnum NZ

Evergreen viburnum NZ plants excel as structural backbone shrubs and hedging. Their lush foliage maintains privacy and protects against wind, while their flowers attract beneficial pollinators. Viburnum hedges can be clipped for formality or allowed to grow freely for a softer look. Pair Viburnum tinus with companion evergreens or integrate Viburnum Eve Price in mixed borders for year-round appeal. For a touch of winter color, complement your evergreen viburnum with flowering varieties like Viburnum bodnantense 'Dawn'.

Shop Evergreen Viburnum NZ

Whether you’re seeking dense, evergreen foliage or vibrant spring blooms, discover New Zealand’s best viburnum selection. Browse our range of Viburnum tinus, Viburnum tinus Gwenllian, and Viburnum Eve Price to find the perfect fit for your landscape. Robust and reliable, these evergreen viburnum NZ shrubs will bring lasting beauty and value to your garden for years to come.

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