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lucidum viburnum

Lucidum viburnum is a standout evergreen shrub prized by New Zealand gardeners for its glossy, vibrant leaves, dense growth habit, and clusters of sweetly scented flowers. This hardy plant, known for its attractive year-round foliage and abundant white blooms in spring, is an excellent choice for hedging, screening, or as a specimen shrub in both formal and informal gardens. Whether you’re planning a low-maintenance border or a lush, privacy-enhancing fence, lucidum viburnum brings structure, colour, and seasonal interest to your landscape.

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Viburnum davidii (female)

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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 Dense Fence

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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 to 2.5 m tall and 2 m wide but it is often contained to smaller sizes. Viburnum Dense Fence 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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Viburnum 'Emerald Lustre'

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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 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...

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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 'Emerald Beauty'

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Viburnum opulus Sterile (Snowball Bush)

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Viburnum tinus variegatum

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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 bodnantense 'Dawn'

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Viburnum davidii (female)

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Why Choose Lucidum Viburnum for Your Garden?

The lucidum viburnum, sometimes referred to as Viburnum tinus lucidum, is cherished not only for its ornamental value but for its adaptability to New Zealand’s varied climate. Its leathery, dark green leaves create a lush effect year-round, providing a reliable evergreen presence when many other plants have shed their leaves. With a mature height often reaching up to 3 metres, lucidum viburnum forms an effective windbreak and a dense hedge that’s easy to shape with regular trimming.

The plant produces clusters of delicate star-shaped white or pale pink flowers from late winter through spring, followed by abundant metallic blue-black berries. These fruits provide food for native birds, boosting your garden’s biodiversity.

Planting and Growing Tips for Lucidum Viburnum

For optimal results, plant lucidum viburnum in a spot with full sun or light shade and well-drained soil. It tolerates a variety of soil types, including clay and coastal conditions, making it superb for a range of New Zealand gardens. Lucidum viburnum is drought-resistant once established, but benefits from regular watering during prolonged dry periods and while getting established. Mulch around the base of the shrub to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Pruning lucidum viburnum in late spring, after flowering, encourages dense growth and helps maintain your desired shape—whether you want a formal hedge or a free-growing screen.

Companion Plants and Alternatives

If you’re searching for other viburnum species with similar attributes or wish to create a diverse shrubbery, consider pairing lucidum viburnum with its relatives. Viburnum plicatum Mariesii (Doublefile Viburnum) offers stunning layered branches smothered in lacecap white flowers, while Viburnum plicatum Summer Snowflake gives months of blooms later into summer. For gardeners wanting a different style, Viburnum Newport (Doublefile Viburnum) and classic Viburnum plicatum provide excellent alternatives for mixed borders or statement plantings.

Sourcing Lucidum Viburnum in New Zealand

Ready to add this versatile shrub to your landscape? Browse our range Viburnum Lucidum (Lucidum Viburnum) and discover how this dependable evergreen can transform your outdoor space. Create elegant hedges, support local wildlife with winter berries, and enjoy year-round beauty with lucidum viburnum in your garden design.


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