viburnum tinus tree
The Viburnum tinus tree is a timeless favourite for New Zealand gardens, prized for its glossy evergreen foliage and showy blooms. Ideal as a feature specimen or shaped into hedges, Viburnum tinus is both hardy and easy care, thriving in a range of conditions from full sun through partial shade. This versatile shrub provides year-round interest, with clusters of delicate pink buds opening to starry white flowers from winter into spring, followed by richly coloured berries attractive to birds. As a reliable structure plant, the Viburnum tinus tree offers privacy, shelter, and a lush backdrop—making it a top choice for both coastal and urban gardens.
Viburnum 'Emerald Beauty'
Viburnum Emerald Beauty is a popular variety due to its impressive foliage and showy flowers. Purple-pink flower buds open to reveal showy clusters of fragrant, white-pink flowers during winter and early spring. The glossy, dark green foliage is lush and provides a great backdrop to the flowers as it grows to 2 m tall and the same wide. Viburnum Emerald Beauty is commonly included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, maintained in a container, included in cottage gardens, trimmed into a hedge, or included anywhere the flowering can be appreciated.
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Viburnum tinus variegatum
Viburnum tinus variegatum is an evergreen shrub that features variegated foliage and showy flowers. Pink flower buds open to reveal showy clusters of white flowers during late winter and early spring. The flowers are great for attracting birds and bees and are followed by blue-black berries. The foliage comprises cream and green leaves which provide a pleasant 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 coastal conditions, dry periods, moderate frost, and cool climates. This shrub is commonly included in a mixed planting, included in cottage gardens, planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and the like, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, or trimmed into a hedge.
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