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viburnum davidii angustifolium

Searching for viburnum davidii angustifolium? This elegant shrub is prized by gardeners across New Zealand for its distinctive appearance, hardiness, and versatility. Considered a narrow-leaved variant of the classic [Viburnum davidii](/shop/product/shrubs/viburnum-davidii), viburnum davidii angustifolium brings uniquely textured foliage and tidy growth to garden borders, foundation plantings, and low-maintenance hedges. If you’re looking for a striking evergreen with beautiful berries, viburnum davidii angustifolium makes an excellent choice for both contemporary and traditional landscapes.

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.

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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

Viburnum 'Dense Fence'

Viburnum 'Dense Fence' is a fast growing evergreen shrub selected for its naturally dense habit, glossy green foliage, and excellent screening ability. It creates an attractive year round backdrop while producing clusters of fragrant creamy white flowers in spring.

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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

About viburnum davidii angustifolium

Viburnum davidii angustifolium is a compact, slow-growing shrub with notably elongated, lance-shaped leaves. Its glossy, deep green foliage forms attractive tufts, providing continuous colour through every season. This plant is often admired for its symmetry and sculptural form, making it a popular feature in gardens seeking year-round structure. Like other Viburnum davidii varieties, viburnum davidii angustifolium produces clusters of white flowers in late spring, followed by metallic blue berries—provided both male and female plants are present nearby.

If you’re curious about the differences between angustifolium and other cultivars, the classic Viburnum davidii is slightly wider in leaf, while viburnum davidii angustifolium’s fine texture gives it a refined look that works beautifully for formal hedging or enclosure.

Planting and care tips

Viburnum davidii angustifolium thrives in partial shade to full sun, preferring moist but well-drained soil. It’s tolerant of a range of conditions—including coastal exposure—making it a resilient choice for New Zealand gardens. Regular watering during establishment, followed by occasional deep watering during dry spells, will keep your shrub thriving. A layer of mulch can assist with moisture retention and suppress weeds.

Pruning can be limited to shaping or removing spent flowers. For berry production, it’s essential to plant both male and female forms nearby; consult our range including Viburnum davidii (female) and Viburnum davidii (male) to ensure proper pollination.

Uses for viburnum davidii angustifolium

Looking to create a vibrant evergreen hedge or privacy screen? Viburnum davidii angustifolium’s upright form and dense foliage make it ideal for hedging projects. For inspiration, take a look at Viburnum Hedge Master and Viburnum Dense Fence, which showcase top performers for boundary planting.

This viburnum is also perfect for mixed borders, foundation plantings, or as a low-maintenance specimen shrub. Its structure brings a calm, architectural quality to outdoor spaces, and the blue berries offer added interest during autumn and winter.

Where to buy viburnum davidii angustifolium

NZ nurseries increasingly stock viburnum davidii angustifolium alongside classic options. For more information about selecting the right viburnum for your needs, explore Viburnum davidii—and don’t forget to consider male and female plants for maximised berry display.

Choose viburnum davidii angustifolium to enjoy year-round beauty, low maintenance, and a touch of elegance in your garden.

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Viburnum davidii (male)

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Viburnum davidii (male)

Viburnum 'Dense Fence'

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