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leatherleaf viburnum for sale

If you’re searching for the best leatherleaf viburnum for sale in New Zealand, you’ve come to the right place! This evergreen shrub, known for its ruggedly handsome foliage and year-round interest, is one of the most reliable choices for hedging, screening, and adding texture to your garden. With its leathery deep green leaves, creamy-white spring blossoms, and clusters of red berries that mature to black, leatherleaf viburnum (Viburnum rhytidophyllum) brings structure and beauty to any landscape. Whether you’re planning a new hedge or looking for a foundation shrub, our nursery offers healthy, vibrant plants ready to thrive in your backyard.

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Viburnum davidii (female)

5 from 2 customers

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 clusters of white flowers during spring. The flowers are great for attracting bees and birds and result in blue-black berries. The dark green foliage is lush and leathery and provides a great backdrop to the flowers. It typically grows to 2.5 m tall and the same wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Best performance with this shrub is achieved when it is grown in full sun on a well-drained site. It is a hardy plant that will tolerate dry periods, frost, and cool climates. This Viburnum is commonly included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, maintained in a container, included in cottage gardens, or grown 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: Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
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Viburnum Hedge Master

5 from 1 customers

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. The leaves are held densely off sturdy stems. Left untrimmed it will grow to 2.5 m tall and 2 m wide but it is often contained to smaller sizes. Viburnum Hedge Master is commonly trimmed into a hedge or left untrimmed as an informal hedge. It is also well suited to including in a mixed planting, maintaining in a container, planting around outdoor living areas, or using to border an entrance.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Why Choose Leatherleaf Viburnum?

Leatherleaf viburnum is renowned for its adaptability and resilience. As a versatile evergreen, it creates privacy screens, windbreaks, and lush garden backdrops with ease. Its tolerance for shade, drought, and occasional coastal winds makes it especially well-suited to many New Zealand gardens. Plus, the rich clusters of spring flowers attract pollinators, while autumn berries invite birds into your garden oasis. Unlike some hedging options that require constant attention, leatherleaf viburnum is low-maintenance—simply trim to shape as needed and enjoy years of steady growth.

Planting and Care Tips

Success with leatherleaf viburnum starts with site selection and a few simple care routines. Choose a spot with well-drained soil, knowing that your viburnum will tolerate both sun and partial shade. For a dense hedge, space your plants about 1–1.5 metres apart. After planting, water regularly until established; once rooted in, the leatherleaf viburnum becomes impressively drought-tolerant. Every spring, give it a slow-release fertiliser and a light mulch to support healthy growth and flowering.

If you’re set on a living privacy screen, be sure to browse our Viburnum Hedge Master option, specially selected for uniform growth and lush green foliage.

Complementary Plants for Diverse Gardens

Leatherleaf viburnum looks stunning in mixed plantings and works well with a variety of other robust shrubs and shade-tolerant foliage. For a contrasting texture and evergreen presence, consider pairing it with Mahonia bealei (Leatherleaf Mahonia). The holly-like leaves and bright yellow winter flowers create a vibrant focal point. If you value softer, more delicate textures under your hedging, Rumohra adiantiformis (Leatherleaf Fern) offers graceful fronds beneath the structural viburnum.

For seasonal colour, try a grouping with Viburnum opulus (Snowball Bush) or its pure-white cousin, Viburnum opulus roseum (Snowball Bush). Their globe-shaped blooms add drama and classic appeal to both contemporary and traditional gardens.

Order Your Leatherleaf Viburnum Today

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