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viburnum tinus plant

Searching for the perfect evergreen shrub to enhance your New Zealand garden? The Viburnum tinus plant might be just what you’re after. This tough and elegant shrub offers year-round beauty with glossy dark green leaves and clusters of pinkish-white flowers from winter into spring. Its striking berries—blue-black in colour—add an extra layer of visual interest and attract native birds. The Viburnum tinus plant thrives in a range of conditions, performing well in sun or partial shade and standing up to wind and even coastal environments. Whether you’re looking for a dependable hedge, a feature plant, or a backdrop for mixed borders, Viburnum tinus delivers versatility and easy care.

A Viburnum 'Dense Fence' hedge with lush, green foliage.

Viburnum 'Dense Fence'

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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.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Viburnum tinus 'Variegatum'

Viburnum tinus 'Variegatum' is an attractive evergreen shrub prized for its cream and green variegated foliage that provides year round colour and interest. Clusters of pink buds open to fragrant white flowers from winter into spring, often followed by metallic blue black berries.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Why choose the Viburnum tinus plant?

The Viburnum tinus plant is valued by gardeners across New Zealand for its reliability and stunning seasonal display. Unlike many other flowering shrubs, it maintains its dense, evergreen foliage all year, making it ideal for privacy screening, shelter, or foundation planting. Its winter-spring flowers brighten dull months and are followed by attractive berries in summer. Best of all, this shrub needs minimal attention once established. Occasional pruning helps keep it tidy, but it’s forgiving and adapts to a range of garden situations.

How to use Viburnum tinus in your landscape

The Viburnum tinus plant is endlessly versatile, making it suitable for both formal and informal gardens. Consider planting it as a low-maintenance hedge along boundary lines, or use it to create a living wall on a patio for privacy. It’s equally at home in mixed shrub borders, adding structure and colour throughout the year. If you’re seeking a viburnum with a different look, you’ll find attractive cultivars like Viburnum tinus Gwenllian, renowned for its prolific bloom, or Viburnum tinus variegatum, which offers eye-catching variegated foliage.

Growing and caring for Viburnum tinus

Establishing your Viburnum tinus plant is straightforward. Plant it in well-drained soil, ideally in a position where it receives morning sun and protection from harsh afternoon rays. Water regularly while young, then let nature take its course—these shrubs are drought-tolerant once established. Feed annually in spring and prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape. Interested in exploring other viburnums for your garden? Take a look at Viburnum Lucidum (Lucidum Viburnum) for glossy foliage, or Viburnum 'Emerald Beauty' for a lush, emerald-green option.

Where to buy Viburnum tinus in New Zealand

Ready to add the Viburnum tinus plant to your home landscape? Find high-quality specimens of Viburnum tinus at our nursery, as well as a full range of popular cultivars. Our team offers expert advice to ensure your shrub thrives, whether you’re planting a single feature or establishing a hedge. Enjoy a garden filled with flowers, foliage, and birdlife thanks to this beautiful and robust New Zealand favourite.


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