purple viburnum
Searching for purple viburnum for your New Zealand garden? While viburnums are renowned for their lush foliage, vibrant white flowers, and often beautiful berries, the term "purple viburnum" usually refers to viburnum varieties with striking purple autumn foliage or purple-tinted berries. Choosing the right viburnum can add a splash of colour and interest to your landscape, whether you desire unique leaf colours, spectacular blooms, or ornamental fruit. Let’s explore the appeal of purple viburnum and discover how to use viburnums for dazzling garden displays.
Fraxinus Purple Spire
Fraxinus 'Purple Spire' is an elegant deciduous tree admired for its upright narrow habit and outstanding autumn foliage that develops rich purple and burgundy tones. This attractive shade tree is ideal for New Zealand gardens where space is limited but strong vertical structure is desired. It is perfect for avenues, feature planting, and larger residential landscapes.
From $387.55
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 of fragrant, white-pink flowers during winter and early spring. The glossy, dark green foliage is lush and provides a great backdrop to the flowers as it grows to 2 m tall and the same wide. Viburnum Emerald Beauty is commonly included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, maintained in a container, included in cottage gardens, trimmed into a hedge, or included anywhere the flowering can be appreciated.
From $27.53
