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If you're searching for the perfect small viburnum to enhance your garden, you're in the right place. These compact, ornamental shrubs bring year-round interest with their vibrant foliage, fragrant flowers, and decorative berries—all in a manageable size that's easy to fit into any landscape. Whether you have a cosy urban courtyard, a shady border, or need foundation planting, small viburnum varieties offer versatility, beauty, and low-maintenance charm for New Zealand gardens.

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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, white-pink flowers during spring. The glossy, green foliage provides a great backdrop to the flowers as it grows to 2.5 m tall and the same wide. Viburnum burkwoodii is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in coastal gardens, planted as a backdrop for smaller plants, or included 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: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
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. Growing 1.5–2 metres tall and wide, it’s ideal for hedging, borders, or mixed shrub plantings. Hardy and easy to grow, it thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil.

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 opulus roseum (Snowball Bush)

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Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii' (Doublefile Viburnum)

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Viburnum burkwoodii (Burkwood Viburnum)

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Why Choose Small Viburnum?

Small viburnum shrubs are celebrated for their easy care, attractive appearance, and adaptability. With modest growth habits, they won't overpower your space, making them fantastic for garden beds, screening, hedging, or as specimen plants. Their lush green leaves create a striking backdrop for colourful blooms in spring and summer, followed by berries that attract native birds. Many small viburnum selections are evergreen, ensuring garden structure and interest—even in winter.

Popular Small Viburnum Varieties

Selecting the right small viburnum for your garden is a breeze with so many delightful options. Some outstanding choices include:

If you prefer soft fragrance, Viburnum burkwoodii (Burkwood Viburnum) is another excellent choice, with semi-evergreen foliage and delightfully scented late spring blooms.

Features and Benefits

Planting and Care Tips

To get the best from your small viburnum, plant in well-drained soil with regular watering during the establishment phase. Most viburnum shrubs thrive in full sun to partial shade. Mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain their neat shape and encourages healthy new growth. Once established, they require minimal care—simply sit back and enjoy their graceful presence throughout the seasons.

Small viburnum varieties are the perfect solution for gardens of all sizes across New Zealand. Whether you prefer the structural form of Viburnum Eskimo, the delicate flowers of Viburnum Newport (Doublefile Viburnum), or the unique berries of Viburnum setigerum, there's a small viburnum to suit every taste and garden style.


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