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viburnum davidii angustifolia

Searching for information about viburnum davidii angustifolia? This stunning, evergreen shrub is a favourite with New Zealand gardeners for its elegant, narrow leaves and easy-care nature. Perfect for adding year-round structure and lush greenery to your garden, viburnum davidii angustifolia offers both visual appeal and reliability. Whether you’re planning a low hedge, ground cover, or want to add texture to a mixed border, this viburnum is a dependable choice. In this guide, discover the unique qualities of viburnum davidii angustifolia, planting and care advice, and related varieties to help you create a thriving garden.

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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 Hedge Master

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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. The leaves are held densely off sturdy stems. Left untrimmed it will grow to 2.5 m tall and 2 m wide but it is often contained to smaller sizes. Viburnum Hedge Master 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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What Makes Viburnum davidii angustifolia Special?

Viburnum davidii angustifolia stands out for its narrow, lance-shaped foliage—an eye-catching variation of the classic Viburnum davidii known for its leathery, dark green leaves. The angustifolia form boasts slightly finer foliage, which creates a softer, more refined look perfectly suited to modern garden designs or as a subtle feature in traditional landscapes.

In spring, this viburnum produces clusters of white flowers, sometimes followed by striking cobalt-blue berries in autumn, provided you plant both male and female varieties near one another for pollination. Its year-round appeal and compact form make it a fantastic selection for hedges, underplanting, or pots.

Growing Viburnum davidii Angustifolia in New Zealand

Viburnum davidii angustifolia is a versatile evergreen shrub that thrives in many New Zealand climates and soils, so long as it’s not waterlogged. It tolerates partial shade but flowers and fruits best in a sunny position. Choose moist, well-drained soil with good organic matter for healthy growth.

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Because this shrub is low-maintenance and pest-resistant, it’s ideal for busy homeowners who want reliable garden structure without fuss.

Which Viburnum Is Right for Your Garden?

When considering viburnum davidii angustifolia, you may also want to explore classic Viburnum davidii, which offers similar performance with slightly broader leaves. Both male and female plants are available: for fruit set, plant Viburnum davidii (female) together with Viburnum davidii (male).

Looking for alternatives? Viburnum Hedge Master is bred for dense, tidy hedging, while Viburnum Eskimo offers showy, snowball-like blooms for a dramatic focal point.

Order Viburnum davidii Angustifolia and Expert Advice

Whether you’re transforming your front garden with a low hedge or searching for elegant evergreens, viburnum davidii angustifolia is an exceptional, easy-care shrub. Browse our selection of viburnums and related varieties for the perfect addition to your landscape. For personal planting advice or more details about selecting the right male and female plants, explore our Viburnum davidii range and start growing a beautiful, resilient garden.


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