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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.

Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price' plant with pink flower buds above lush, dark green foliage.

Viburnum Eve Price

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Viburnum 'Eve Price' is a compact, evergreen shrub admired for its flowers, foliage, and tidy form. It features dark green foliage, pink buds in winter, and clusters of fragrant white flowers from late winter into spring, followed by small blue-black berries.

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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: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Viburnum davidii (female)

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Viburnum davidii (Female) is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its handsome leathery foliage with deeply impressed veins and its spectacular metallic blue berries that develop after pollination by a nearby male Viburnum davidii.

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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 davidii (male)

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Viburnum burkwoodii

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Viburnum 'Emerald Beauty'

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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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Fuscospora cliffortioides (Mountain Beech)

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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 'Eskimo'

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Viburnum splendens

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Viburnum tinus 'Gwenllian' flower head with red buds and white florets.
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Viburnum odoratissimum

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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'

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Viburnum 'Awabuki'

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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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