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japanese viburnum

Japanese viburnum is a standout shrub known for its elegant form, striking flowers, and rich seasonal interest. A favourite among New Zealand gardeners, Japanese viburnum adds structure and beauty to gardens with its layered branches, showy white spring blossoms, and deep green foliage that may provide autumn colour. This versatile plant fits beautifully in borders, hedges, or as a specimen shrub, and it’s well-suited to temperate climates across the country.

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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 tinus variegatum

Viburnum tinus 'Variegatum' is an attractive evergreen shrub prized for its cream and green variegated foliage that provides year round colour and interest. Clusters of pink buds open to fragrant white flowers from winter into spring, often followed by metallic blue black berries.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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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 'Emerald Beauty'

Viburnum 'Emerald Beauty' is a handsome evergreen shrub valued for its lush glossy green foliage, naturally dense habit, and clusters of creamy white...

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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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Ligustrum 'Rotundifolium'

Ligustrum 'Rotundifolium' (Japanese Privet) is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its rounded glossy green leaves and dense compact growth habit...

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Tamukeyama'

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Tamukeyama' is one of the most admired Japanese Maples, prized for its finely dissected deep red foliage and graceful...

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Pachysandra terminalis

Pachysandra terminalis, commonly known as Japanese Spurge, is a hardy evergreen groundcover valued for its glossy dark green foliage and dense...

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Stella Rossa' tree with fine, dark purple foliage.
Acer 'Stella Rossa'

Acer 'Stella Rossa' is a striking Japanese Maple valued for its finely dissected deep red foliage and elegant cascading growth habit. The rich...

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Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' specimen tree with colourful dark red foliage.
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'

Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' (Bloodgood Japanese Maple) is one of the most reliable and popular Japanese maples, valued for its deep red foliage and...

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Acer palmatum 'Fjellheim'

Acer palmatum 'Fjellheim' is a compact Japanese Maple prized for its dense upright habit, fresh green foliage, and brilliant coral red stems that...

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Acer palmatum 'Crimson Princess' tree with fine green foliage tinged with purple.
Acer 'Crimson Princess'

Acer palmatum 'Crimson Princess' is a stunning Japanese maple known for its deeply cut, cascading burgundy foliage that intensifies through the...

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Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' specimen tree with purple-red cascading foliage.
Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'

Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' is a highly admired weeping Japanese maple known for its finely dissected burgundy foliage that retains rich colour...

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Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' is a unique Japanese Maple admired for its finely dissected foliage and upright growth habit. Unlike many laceleaf maples...

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Acer palmatum Hanami Nishiki tree with lush green foliage.
Acer palmatum 'Hanami Nishiki'

Acer palmatum 'Hanami Nishiki' is a beautiful Japanese Maple admired for its delicately variegated foliage that emerges with soft pink, cream, and...

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Iris Rose Queen (Japanese Water Iris)

“Rose Queen” is a variety of Japanese Water Iris that produces spectacular flowers. The showy, two-tone pink blooms are borne atop sturdy stems in...

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Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' (prostrate Juniper) growing as a tidy ground cover.
Juniperus procumbens Nana (Japanese Dwarf Juniper)

Juniperus procumbens 'Nana', commonly known as the Prostrate Juniper, is a ground-hugging conifer that forms a carpet of blue-green, needle-like...

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Cryptomeria japonica

Cryptomeria japonica (Japanese Cedar) is a majestic evergreen conifer valued for its tall upright form and soft rich green foliage. It brings...

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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 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 plicatum 'Newport' (Doublefile Viburnum)

Viburnum plicatum 'Newport' is a beautiful deciduous shrub admired for its elegant layered branching habit and masses of white spring flowers. This...

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Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snowball Tree)

Viburnum plicatum is an elegant deciduous shrub admired for its graceful tiered branching, abundant white lacecap flowers in spring, and brilliant...

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Viburnum mariesii growing in a garden show white flowers and green foliage.
Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii' (Doublefile Viburnum)

Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii' is a stunning deciduous shrub admired for its elegant tiered branching habit and masses of white lacecap flowers that...

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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 plicatum 'Tomentosum' (Doublefile Viburnum)

Viburnum plicatum 'Tomentosum' is an elegant deciduous shrub renowned for its graceful tiered branching, abundant lacecap style white flowers in...

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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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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 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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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 setigerum

Viburnum setigerum (Tea Viburnum) is a deciduous shrub admired for its attractive white flower clusters in spring, bright red berries that persist...

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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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What is Japanese Viburnum?

The term “Japanese viburnum” typically refers to several stunning viburnum species native to Japan and surrounding regions. These include the classic Viburnum plicatum and its popular varieties, such as Viburnum plicatum Mariesii (Doublefile Viburnum), which is prized for its remarkable horizontal branching and flat clusters of pure white flowers poised above the foliage. Another frequently grown species is Viburnum japonicum, valued for its lush evergreen leaves and scented flower clusters.

Benefits of Planting Japanese Viburnum in New Zealand

Japanese viburnum is cherished for more than just good looks. Its hardy nature makes it ideal for New Zealand gardens, tolerating light frost, partial shade, or full sun. The dense habit provides shelter and food for birds, thanks to its decorative berries in autumn and winter. With options like Viburnum plicatum Tomentosum (Doublefile Viburnum) and Viburnum plicatum grandiflorum, you’ll find a Japanese viburnum to suit any garden style—whether you prefer a naturalistic look or a formal hedge.

How to Grow and Care for Japanese Viburnum

Plant your Japanese viburnum in fertile, free-draining soil, and make sure it receives regular moisture, particularly during the warmer months. While these shrubs are drought-tolerant once established, they benefit from mulching and occasional feeding with an all-purpose fertiliser. Prune after flowering to keep your viburnum neat and encourage more prolific blooming the following year.

Popular Varieties of Japanese Viburnum

There’s a Japanese viburnum for every garden. The much-loved Viburnum plicatum Mariesii (Doublefile Viburnum) is famed for its elegant, tiered branches and snow-white flowers, while Viburnum plicatum Tomentosum (Doublefile Viburnum) and Viburnum plicatum grandiflorum offer slightly different foliage and growth habits to fit your taste. For evergreen interest and subtle fragrance, Viburnum japonicum is an outstanding choice.

Where to Buy Japanese Viburnum in New Zealand

Find your next Viburnum plicatum or explore other extraordinary varieties like Viburnum plicatum Mariesii (Doublefile Viburnum), Viburnum plicatum Tomentosum (Doublefile Viburnum), Viburnum plicatum grandiflorum, and Viburnum japonicum in our plant nursery’s collection. Whether you’re transforming your garden or seeking the perfect feature shrub, Japanese viburnum provides year-round charm and reliability for New Zealand landscapes.

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