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small evergreen viburnum

Looking for a small evergreen viburnum to add year-round structure and beauty to your garden? Viburnums are prized for their attractive foliage, clusters of spring or summer flowers, and vibrant berries. Smaller varieties of evergreen viburnum are ideal for compact gardens, borders, hedges, and pots. With their tidy growth habits and resilient nature, these versatile shrubs shine in New Zealand gardens, offering reliable greenery through every season.

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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 davidii (male)

Viburnum davidii (Male) is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its distinctive leathery foliage with deeply impressed veins and naturally rounded habit. While the male form does not produce berries, it is essential for pollinating female Viburnum davidii plants, enabling them to develop their spectacular metallic blue fruit.

From $27.53

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, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
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Viburnum 'Emerald Beauty'

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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 bodnantense 'Dawn'

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

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A large Ilex crenata 'Convexa' shrub with dense, green foliage.
Ilex crenata 'Convexa'

Ilex crenata 'Convexa' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its small glossy dark green leaves and naturally dense growth habit. Often used as an...

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Buxus microphylla (Littleleaf Boxwood)

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Feijoa 'Bambina'

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Osmanthus heterophyllus

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Sophora microphylla (Small Leaved Kōwhai)

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Azalea indica

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

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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 '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 '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 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 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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Why Choose Small Evergreen Viburnum?

Small evergreen viburnum varieties create instant impact without dominating your space. Whether you're building a lush, low-maintenance hedge or looking for a standout specimen for a patio, their moderate size and dense growth provide privacy and visual appeal. These tough shrubs are well-suited to New Zealand's climate, thriving in sun or light shade and tolerating regular pruning. Their glossy leaves add texture, while many produce fragrant flowers, followed by red or blue berries that attract native birds.

Outstanding Small Evergreen Viburnum Varieties

When selecting a small evergreen viburnum, it's important to consider growth habit, ultimate height, leaf colour, and flowering. Some of the best options include:

If you're interested in broader selections or prefer deciduous types, check out Viburnum burkwoodii (Burkwood Viburnum) or Viburnum setigerum.

Planting and Care Tips

Small evergreen viburnum are straightforward to grow. Plant in well-draining soil and water regularly until established. Most viburnums appreciate a sunny position but will cope with partial shade. They respond beautifully to pruning after flowering, keeping their shape neat and encouraging fresh growth. Mulching is beneficial, reducing moisture loss and suppressing weeds. Once settled, these shrubs are drought-tolerant and resilient against most pests.

Creative Ways to Use Small Evergreen Viburnum

Use small evergreen viburnum to create smart boundary hedges, define pathways, or frame garden beds. Their compact growth makes them perfect for town gardens, courtyards, and container planting. Try pairing with colourful companions for seasonal interest or use as a reliable green backdrop for perennial borders. With their easy-care habits and stunning presence, they’re a superb choice for New Zealand gardeners seeking evergreen structure in smaller spaces.

Explore our selection and find the perfect small evergreen viburnum for your garden. For more inspiration and detailed plant profiles, visit Viburnum Eve Price, Viburnum Dense Fence, and Viburnum Lucidum (Lucidum Viburnum).

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