viburnum emerald lustre nz

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
Price range: Contact Us
Rating: 4.8/5

Viburnum Emerald Lustre NZ is a standout evergreen shrub prized for its lush, glossy foliage and exceptional adaptability in New Zealand gardens. If you're looking to add structure, year-round colour, and privacy to your outdoor space, this robust viburnum variety is a top choice. Known for its vigorous growth and low-maintenance needs, Viburnum Emerald Lustre is equally at home in formal hedges or as a handsome specimen shrub. Discover how to get the best from this versatile plant and why it is so popular with Kiwi gardeners.

Viburnum 'Emerald Lustre'

Viburnum Emerald Lustre features pink flower buds that open to reveal clusters of mildly fragrant, white-light pink flowers during winter and early spring. The flowers are great for attracting bees and birds and are followed by glossy, black berries. The large glossy, dark green foliage is lush and emerges with bronze tones as it grows to 4 m tall and 2 m wide. Viburnum Emerald Lustre is commonly included in mixed plantings, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, grown as a dense screen, or trimmed into a hedge. It is well suited to planting around outdoor living areas such as pools and using in tropical gardens.

Buy Viburnum 'Emerald Lustre'

From $29.63

Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:
Shrubs
Height:
4.00 m
Spread:
2.50 m
Flowering time:
Spring, Winter
Tolerances:
Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:
Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:
Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern

More species and varieties of Viburnum

Popular Evergreen Shrubs

Did you find what you are looking for?

You might be interested in exploring Viburnum or Evergreen Shrubs.

Search Viburnum 'Emerald Lustre'

Why Choose Viburnum Emerald Lustre NZ?

With its broad, shiny green leaves and fast-growing nature, Viburnum Emerald Lustre NZ is ideal for creating dense screens or hedges. It typically reaches 3 to 4 metres in height and delivers a neat, tidy appearance throughout the year. In late spring, rounded clusters of creamy white flowers emerge, attracting bees and other pollinators, followed by small blue-black berries that add seasonal interest.

This hardy shrub tolerates a wide range of New Zealand conditions, from coastal to inland sites. It’s equally happy in full sun or part shade, coping well with both clay and loamy soils as long as they are well-drained. Drought-tolerant once established, Viburnum Emerald Lustre is also resistant to most common pests and diseases.

Growing and Caring for Viburnum Emerald Lustre

Plant Viburnum Emerald Lustre NZ in free-draining soil in a position where it will receive at least half a day of sun for best leaf colour and growth rate. Space plants about 1 metre apart for dense hedging, or let them shine individually for a bold, architectural impact. Feed in spring with a balanced shrub fertiliser and water during prolonged dry spells, especially while young.

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain your desired shape or keep it clipped for a crisp, formal hedge. Viburnum Emerald Lustre responds beautifully to regular trimming and coppicing, making it easy to manage in gardens of all sizes.

Perfect Combinations With Other Shrubs

For year-round interest and a balanced garden design, try pairing Viburnum Emerald Lustre NZ with other reliable shrubs. Complement its glossy foliage with the darker tones and fragrant blooms of Viburnum bodnantense 'Dawn' or add seasonal drama with the dramatic snowball flowers of Viburnum opulus Sterile (Snowball Bush). For a neat and hardy border, combine with Viburnum Dense Fence or the compact Viburnum davidii (female).

Beyond viburnums, you can soften the look with flowering companions like Camellia 'Bonanza', bold Hibiscus 'Pink Chiffon', or the silvery-blue foliage of Lavender angustifolia 'Hidcote'.

More Viburnum Varieties to Explore

If you love the lush performance of Viburnum Emerald Lustre NZ, consider expanding your collection. Viburnum 'Emerald Beauty' is another outstanding choice, noted for its resilience and decorative foliage, while Viburnum bodnantense 'Dawn' offers winter blooms and delightful fragrance.

Discover the difference a well-planned viburnum hedge or specimen shrub can make in your garden. With Viburnum Emerald Lustre NZ, you'll enjoy effortless style and enduring good looks year after year.

Contact us

Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.