Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge
Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge
Large glossy foliage and rapid dense growth provide outstanding privacy screening and year-round greenery.
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Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you must confirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
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About this tree
About this tree
- Mature height
- 4m - 6m
- Mature width
- 2m - 3m
Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo', commonly known as Chindo Viburnum, is a fast-growing evergreen screening shrub valued for its large glossy dark green foliage, dense upright habit and exceptional privacy performance. The broad polished leaves create an instantly lush, tropical-feeling backdrop, making it one of the most effective screening and hedging plants available for warm Australian gardens.
It performs reliably in full sun through to part shade and adapts to a wide range of soil types provided drainage is good. Once established it tolerates heat, humidity, wind and short dry periods with ease. Chindo develops a naturally dense habit with minimal pruning, holding a clean clipped form for hedging or growing freely as a vigorous tall screen.
As a fast-growing evergreen shrub for screening, hedging, boundary planting and feature positions in contemporary, tropical and coastal gardens, Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' brings large glossy foliage, dense upright form, fragrant spring flowers, decorative berries and rapid privacy coverage that strengthens steadily through every season.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' Chindo Viburnum
What is Chindo Viburnum?
Chindo Viburnum is the common name for Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo', a selected cultivar of the species valued for its large glossy dark green leaves, dense upright growth habit and exceptional performance as a screening and hedging plant in warm Australian gardens.
How fast does Chindo Viburnum grow?
Chindo Viburnum is fast-growing, putting on 60 cm to 1.2 m of growth per year under suitable conditions. It is one of the quickest ways to establish a tall evergreen privacy screen, with full coverage typically achieved within 2 to 3 years from planting.
How tall and wide does Chindo Viburnum grow?
At maturity Chindo Viburnum reaches approximately 4 to 6 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide, forming a dense upright screen. With pruning it can be maintained at a lower height for formal hedging from 1.5 metres upwards, and is easily kept to a controlled size in established gardens.
Is Chindo Viburnum good for screening and hedging?
Yes. Chindo Viburnum is one of the most popular evergreen screening and hedging plants available. The combination of large glossy foliage, dense upright habit and rapid growth makes it ideal for tall privacy screens, boundary plantings and formal hedges where year-round coverage is required.
How far apart should I plant Chindo Viburnum for a screen or hedge?
For a dense screen, plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart. For a formal clipped hedge, plant 1 to 1.2 metres apart. For a feature specimen with space to spread, allow 2 to 3 metres clearance between plants. Closer spacing gives faster coverage; wider spacing allows each plant to develop its full form.
Does Chindo Viburnum need pruning?
Chindo Viburnum responds very well to pruning and can be maintained as a formal clipped hedge or left to grow as a naturally dense screen. For hedging, trim two to three times per year through the warmer months. For screening, occasional shape pruning is all that is required to keep the form tidy.
Is Chindo Viburnum drought and frost tolerant?
Yes to both, once established. Through the first season it benefits from regular watering to build a strong root system. Once established Chindo Viburnum shows good drought tolerance and handles light to moderate frost without damage. It performs reliably across warm temperate and subtropical Australian climates.
Does Chindo Viburnum flower and produce berries?
Yes. Chindo Viburnum produces clusters of small fragrant creamy-white flowers in spring, followed on established plants by decorative red berries that mature to black. The flowers attract bees and pollinators, and the berries are valued by birds, adding wildlife interest alongside the screening function.
Mature height & width
Mature height & width
- Mature height
- 4m - 6m
- Mature width
- 2m - 3m
Pot sizes & dimensions
Pot sizes & dimensions
| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference from our existing size guide. Actual containers can vary by supplier and batch; confirm exact dimensions if required.
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About Viburnum awabuki ‘Chindo’
Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo', commonly known as Chindo Viburnum, is a fast-growing evergreen screening shrub valued for its large glossy dark green foliage, dense upright habit and exceptional privacy performance. The broad polished leaves create an instantly lush, tropical-feeling backdrop, making it one of the most effective screening and hedging plants available for warm Australian gardens.
It performs reliably in full sun through to part shade and adapts to a wide range of soil types provided drainage is good. Once established it tolerates heat, humidity, wind and short dry periods with ease. Chindo develops a naturally dense habit with minimal pruning, holding a clean clipped form for hedging or growing freely as a vigorous tall screen.
As a fast-growing evergreen shrub for screening, hedging, boundary planting and feature positions in contemporary, tropical and coastal gardens, Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' brings large glossy foliage, dense upright form, fragrant spring flowers, decorative berries and rapid privacy coverage that strengthens steadily through every season.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' Chindo Viburnum
What is Chindo Viburnum?
Chindo Viburnum is the common name for Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo', a selected cultivar of the species valued for its large glossy dark green leaves, dense upright growth habit and exceptional performance as a screening and hedging plant in warm Australian gardens.
How fast does Chindo Viburnum grow?
Chindo Viburnum is fast-growing, putting on 60 cm to 1.2 m of growth per year under suitable conditions. It is one of the quickest ways to establish a tall evergreen privacy screen, with full coverage typically achieved within 2 to 3 years from planting.
How tall and wide does Chindo Viburnum grow?
At maturity Chindo Viburnum reaches approximately 4 to 6 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide, forming a dense upright screen. With pruning it can be maintained at a lower height for formal hedging from 1.5 metres upwards, and is easily kept to a controlled size in established gardens.
Is Chindo Viburnum good for screening and hedging?
Yes. Chindo Viburnum is one of the most popular evergreen screening and hedging plants available. The combination of large glossy foliage, dense upright habit and rapid growth makes it ideal for tall privacy screens, boundary plantings and formal hedges where year-round coverage is required.
How far apart should I plant Chindo Viburnum for a screen or hedge?
For a dense screen, plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart. For a formal clipped hedge, plant 1 to 1.2 metres apart. For a feature specimen with space to spread, allow 2 to 3 metres clearance between plants. Closer spacing gives faster coverage; wider spacing allows each plant to develop its full form.
Does Chindo Viburnum need pruning?
Chindo Viburnum responds very well to pruning and can be maintained as a formal clipped hedge or left to grow as a naturally dense screen. For hedging, trim two to three times per year through the warmer months. For screening, occasional shape pruning is all that is required to keep the form tidy.
Is Chindo Viburnum drought and frost tolerant?
Yes to both, once established. Through the first season it benefits from regular watering to build a strong root system. Once established Chindo Viburnum shows good drought tolerance and handles light to moderate frost without damage. It performs reliably across warm temperate and subtropical Australian climates.
Does Chindo Viburnum flower and produce berries?
Yes. Chindo Viburnum produces clusters of small fragrant creamy-white flowers in spring, followed on established plants by decorative red berries that mature to black. The flowers attract bees and pollinators, and the berries are valued by birds, adding wildlife interest alongside the screening function.
- Foliage
Evergreen (foliage year round)
- Position
- Form
- Use
- Mature height
- 4m - 6m
- Mature width
- 2m - 3m
Planting Information
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge
Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge is expected to grow 60cm - 1.2m per year under suitable conditions.
Long Term Care For Your Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge
Planting Your Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge in Different Soil
Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge works in an:
Is Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge Evergreen or Deciduous?
Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 4m - 6m
Mature Width: 2m - 3m
Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge is expected to grow 60cm - 1.2m per year under suitable conditions.
Growth Rate of Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge
Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge is expected to grow 60cm - 1.2m per year under suitable conditions.
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge
Is Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge frost tolerant?
Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Does Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge Flower?
Viburnum awabuki ‘Chindo’ produces clusters of small creamy-white fragrant flowers during spring, often followed by decorative red berries that mature to black on established plants. The blooms create a subtle seasonal display against the large glossy evergreen foliage while providing additional wildlife interest.
Does Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
White
Is Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge an Australian Native Tree?
No
Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge is Native to Cultivated selection of Viburnum awabuki native to East Asia.
What is the Wildlife Value of Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge ?
Its fragrant flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators throughout the flowering season, supporting biodiversity within ornamental and screening landscapes. The dense evergreen foliage also provides valuable shelter, nesting habitat and protection for small birds and beneficial insects year-round.
How much Sunlight does Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge need?
Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Viburnum awabuki ‘Chindo’ performs best in rich, well-drained loam soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. It will also tolerate sandy soils and a range of general garden conditions provided drainage remains reliable. Avoid persistently wet or heavily compacted conditions unless significantly improved, as excess moisture can reduce root health and overall vigour. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the plant matures.
Is Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge Drought Tolerant?
Is Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' – Chindo Viburnum Screening Hedge Drought tolerant?
As a young plant it benefits from regular watering to establish healthy vigorous growth, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, Chindo Viburnum shows good drought tolerance and performs reliably through dry periods, although occasional supplementary watering supports denser foliage growth and overall vigour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chindo Viburnum?
Chindo Viburnum is the common name for Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo', a selected cultivar of the species valued for its large glossy dark green leaves, dense upright growth habit and exceptional performance as a screening and hedging plant in warm Australian gardens.
How fast does Chindo Viburnum grow?
Chindo Viburnum is fast-growing, putting on 60 cm to 1.2 m of growth per year under suitable conditions. It is one of the quickest ways to establish a tall evergreen privacy screen, with full coverage typically achieved within 2 to 3 years from planting.
How tall and wide does Chindo Viburnum grow?
At maturity Chindo Viburnum reaches approximately 4 to 6 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide, forming a dense upright screen. With pruning it can be maintained at a lower height for formal hedging from 1.5 metres upwards, and is easily kept to a controlled size in established gardens.
Is Chindo Viburnum good for screening and hedging?
Yes. Chindo Viburnum is one of the most popular evergreen screening and hedging plants available. The combination of large glossy foliage, dense upright habit and rapid growth makes it ideal for tall privacy screens, boundary plantings and formal hedges where year-round coverage is required.
How far apart should I plant Chindo Viburnum for a screen or hedge?
For a dense screen, plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart. For a formal clipped hedge, plant 1 to 1.2 metres apart. For a feature specimen with space to spread, allow 2 to 3 metres clearance between plants. Closer spacing gives faster coverage; wider spacing allows each plant to develop its full form.
Does Chindo Viburnum need pruning?
Chindo Viburnum responds very well to pruning and can be maintained as a formal clipped hedge or left to grow as a naturally dense screen. For hedging, trim two to three times per year through the warmer months. For screening, occasional shape pruning is all that is required to keep the form tidy.
Is Chindo Viburnum drought and frost tolerant?
Yes to both, once established. Through the first season it benefits from regular watering to build a strong root system. Once established Chindo Viburnum shows good drought tolerance and handles light to moderate frost without damage. It performs reliably across warm temperate and subtropical Australian climates.
Does Chindo Viburnum flower and produce berries?
Yes. Chindo Viburnum produces clusters of small fragrant creamy-white flowers in spring, followed on established plants by decorative red berries that mature to black. The flowers attract bees and pollinators, and the berries are valued by birds, adding wildlife interest alongside the screening function.
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Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box
Buxus sempervirens, English Box, is the classic hedging box, a dense evergreen shrub with small glossy leaves set on short internodes. Hedging form stock is grown from material selected for tight branching, so plants knit into a solid face and take a clean line under shears. Pale yellow spring flowers are small and lightly scented.
Full sun through to part shade suits it, in a well drained soil kept evenly moist while the roots establish. Cool temperate and temperate districts are its strength, and mature plants shrug off repeated winter frost. Growth of 15 to 30 centimetres a year is steady rather than quick, which keeps a hedge line honest.
It is the standard choice for low borders, parterres, knot gardens and the clipped edges that hold a formal garden together. Councils and heritage properties specify it for the same reason home gardeners do. It stays where it is put and reads the same in July as it does in January.
Frequently Asked Questions
About English Box
What is English Box?
Buxus sempervirens is a slow growing evergreen shrub with small, glossy, dark green leaves, grown for centuries as a clipped hedge. The hedging form is selected for tight branching and short internodes, so plants knit together into a solid face and take a sharp edge under shears. It is not related to native Australian box species.
How big does English Box grow?
As a hedge it is normally held between 30 centimetres and 1 metre, which is where the plant looks its best. Taller hedges to about 1.5 metres are achievable with patience. Left entirely unclipped the species will slowly reach 3 to 5 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide over several decades.
How far apart should I plant English Box for a hedge?
For a low border hedge from 20 or 30 centimetre stock, plant 25 to 30 centimetres apart, which is three to four plants per metre. For a taller hedge from 50 centimetre stock, 35 to 40 centimetres apart is enough. Closer spacing closes the line sooner but does not change the finished result.
What is the difference between English Box and Japanese Box?
English Box has finer, darker foliage and a slower, tighter habit, which suits low formal hedges and parterres. Japanese Box is a little coarser and faster, holds its colour better in heat and humidity, and is the safer choice in warmer or more humid districts. In cool temperate gardens English Box remains the traditional pick.
Is English Box frost tolerant?
Yes, and comfortably so. It is one of the more cold hardy hedging plants available, and established hedges take repeated winter frost without damage, including in Canberra, Ballarat, Orange and across Tasmania. A late frost can bronze new spring growth, but the plant grows straight through it. Water well before winter in the first year.
Does English Box grow in shade?
It grows in full sun through to part shade. Part shade keeps the leaf a deeper green in hot districts, while full sun gives the densest growth in cool ones. Heavy shade produces thin, open growth that never closes properly into a hedge, so aim for at least three or four hours of direct light.
How do I care for and prune an English Box hedge?
Trim twice a year, in late spring and again in late summer, always cutting the sides slightly wider at the base so light reaches the lower foliage. Feed in early spring, mulch, and water deeply in dry spells rather than lightly and often. Renovation cuts back into old wood are tolerated but are best staged over two seasons.
Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box
Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box
Buxus sempervirens, English Box, is the classic hedging box, a dense evergreen shrub with small glossy leaves set on short internodes. Hedging form stock is grown from material selected for tight branching, so plants knit into a solid face and take a clean line under shears. Pale yellow spring flowers are small and lightly scented.
Full sun through to part shade suits it, in a well drained soil kept evenly moist while the roots establish. Cool temperate and temperate districts are its strength, and mature plants shrug off repeated winter frost. Growth of 15 to 30 centimetres a year is steady rather than quick, which keeps a hedge line honest.
It is the standard choice for low borders, parterres, knot gardens and the clipped edges that hold a formal garden together. Councils and heritage properties specify it for the same reason home gardeners do. It stays where it is put and reads the same in July as it does in January.
Frequently Asked Questions
About English Box
What is English Box?
Buxus sempervirens is a slow growing evergreen shrub with small, glossy, dark green leaves, grown for centuries as a clipped hedge. The hedging form is selected for tight branching and short internodes, so plants knit together into a solid face and take a sharp edge under shears. It is not related to native Australian box species.
How big does English Box grow?
As a hedge it is normally held between 30 centimetres and 1 metre, which is where the plant looks its best. Taller hedges to about 1.5 metres are achievable with patience. Left entirely unclipped the species will slowly reach 3 to 5 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide over several decades.
How far apart should I plant English Box for a hedge?
For a low border hedge from 20 or 30 centimetre stock, plant 25 to 30 centimetres apart, which is three to four plants per metre. For a taller hedge from 50 centimetre stock, 35 to 40 centimetres apart is enough. Closer spacing closes the line sooner but does not change the finished result.
What is the difference between English Box and Japanese Box?
English Box has finer, darker foliage and a slower, tighter habit, which suits low formal hedges and parterres. Japanese Box is a little coarser and faster, holds its colour better in heat and humidity, and is the safer choice in warmer or more humid districts. In cool temperate gardens English Box remains the traditional pick.
Is English Box frost tolerant?
Yes, and comfortably so. It is one of the more cold hardy hedging plants available, and established hedges take repeated winter frost without damage, including in Canberra, Ballarat, Orange and across Tasmania. A late frost can bronze new spring growth, but the plant grows straight through it. Water well before winter in the first year.
Does English Box grow in shade?
It grows in full sun through to part shade. Part shade keeps the leaf a deeper green in hot districts, while full sun gives the densest growth in cool ones. Heavy shade produces thin, open growth that never closes properly into a hedge, so aim for at least three or four hours of direct light.
How do I care for and prune an English Box hedge?
Trim twice a year, in late spring and again in late summer, always cutting the sides slightly wider at the base so light reaches the lower foliage. Feed in early spring, mulch, and water deeply in dry spells rather than lightly and often. Renovation cuts back into old wood are tolerated but are best staged over two seasons.
Buxus sempervirens (Hedging Form) – English Box
Buxus japonica (Hedging Form) – Japanese Box
Buxus japonica (Hedging Form) – Japanese Box
Buxus japonica, commonly known as Japanese Box, is a dense, evergreen shrub valued for its glossy foliage and excellent response to clipping. In hedging form it develops a compact, formal structure with rounded green leaves held tightly along short internodes, allowing for crisp lines and precise shaping.
It performs best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils with consistent moisture during establishment. Buxus japonica tolerates heat and humidity better than English Box, making it well suited to warm temperate, subtropical and coastal climates as well as cooler districts. It also tolerates frost, light shade and regular pruning, with steady rather than fast growth that makes it ideal for controlled, long-term hedge planting.
For low to medium hedging, borders, parterres and formal garden structures in residential and civic landscapes, Buxus japonica is a dependable, hard-wearing choice. It is commonly specified where structure, symmetry and year-round greenery are required, particularly in warmer regions where English Box can struggle.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Buxus japonica Japanese Box
How tall does Buxus japonica grow?
Left unclipped, Buxus japonica typically reaches around 1 to 3 metres tall and 1 to 2 metres wide. Grown as a hedge it is easily kept far lower, and most formal Japanese Box hedges are maintained between knee and waist height.
How often should a Buxus japonica hedge be clipped?
A light clip two to three times through the growing season keeps Buxus japonica dense and sharp-edged. Frequent light trimming gives a better result than occasional hard pruning, and encourages tight, even growth.
How is Buxus japonica different from English Box?
Buxus japonica handles heat, humidity and coastal conditions better than English Box, and tends to hold a brighter green leaf in warm weather. It is often the preferred box for hedging in subtropical and coastal gardens where English Box can struggle.
Is Buxus japonica frost tolerant?
Yes. Buxus japonica is frost tolerant and handles light to moderate frost once established, so it performs well across both warm and cool districts of Australia.
Can Buxus japonica grow in partial shade?
Yes. Buxus japonica tolerates partial shade, though growth is densest and most even in a position with good light. A spot with full sun to part shade gives the best hedging result.
How far apart should I plant Buxus japonica for a hedge?
For a hedge, plant Buxus japonica roughly 0.4 to 0.6 metres apart so the plants knit together into a continuous line. Wider spacing of around 1 to 1.5 metres suits individual feature or accent planting.
What soil does Buxus japonica prefer?
Buxus japonica grows best in well-drained loam with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It will tolerate heavier soils where drainage is improved with organic matter, but persistently wet or compacted ground should be avoided.
Buxus japonica (Hedging Form) – Japanese Box
Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine
Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine
Trachelospermum jasminoides, commonly called Star Jasmine, is an evergreen twining climber, and despite the name it is not a true jasmine. Stems wind through wire and lattice and build a woody framework over time, carrying oval, glossy dark green leaves. Scented white flowers shaped like five pointed stars open through spring and summer.
Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, though it grows perfectly well in part shade. Any free draining soil will do. Growth is moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. It is frost tolerant once established, handles salt wind and short dry periods, and performs from Perth and Adelaide through to Sydney and Brisbane.
On a fence or wall it covers 2 to 3 metres of support, more with age and training. Left unsupported it spreads as a groundcover 30 to 45 centimetres deep, useful on batters and under established trees. It is the standard answer when a boundary needs green cover without the bulk of a hedge.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Star Jasmine
What is Star Jasmine?
Trachelospermum jasminoides is an evergreen twining climber from east Asia, and despite the common name it is not a true jasmine. It builds a woody framework of stems carrying glossy dark green leaves, and produces scented white flowers shaped like five pointed stars. It is grown as a climber, a groundcover or a clipped cover.
How fast does Star Jasmine grow?
Growth is moderate at about 30 to 50 centimetres a year once established. The first year is slow while the roots develop, and the pace picks up noticeably in the second and third seasons. Regular water and a spring feed speed things along, and plants tied in early cover a fence faster than those left to find their own way.
Does Star Jasmine need sun or shade?
It grows in full sun through to part shade. Full sun produces the tightest growth and by far the most flowers, while shaded plants stay leafier with sparse flowering. In hot inland gardens some afternoon shade prevents leaf scorch. Against a west facing wall, make sure the roots stay mulched and watered.
Is Star Jasmine frost tolerant?
Yes, established plants handle light to moderate frost without damage, though the leaves often take on a bronze or purple tone through winter and green up again in spring. Young plants in their first winter are more vulnerable and benefit from a sheltered position or a temporary cover in cold inland districts.
Can Star Jasmine be used as a groundcover?
Yes. Left without support it spreads sideways into a dense mat roughly 30 to 45 centimetres deep, which is a common way to cover batters, median strips and the ground under established trees. Space plants about 1 metre apart for cover within two seasons, and trim the runners back off paths.
Is Star Jasmine suitable for coastal positions?
It handles coastal conditions well, including salt laden wind and sandy soil, provided it is not in the front line of direct salt spray. Improve sandy ground with compost before planting and mulch to hold moisture. It is used widely on coastal fences and retaining walls along the eastern and southern seaboard.
How do I care for Star Jasmine?
Water through the first two summers, after which it asks for very little. Prune after flowering, cutting back long runners and thinning the framework if it has built up thick and woody. It takes a hard cut back and reshoots. Feed in early spring. Wear gloves when pruning, as the milky sap can irritate skin.
Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine
Lavandula angustifolia English Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia English Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia, commonly known as English Lavender or True Lavender, is the classic culinary and aromatic lavender, valued for its slim silver-grey foliage and slender unbranched flower spikes that produce the strongest, sweetest fragrance of any lavender species. The dried flowers and essential oil from this species are the foundation of lavender's culinary, medicinal and perfumery use worldwide.
It performs best in full sun with free-draining soil and prefers cool to warm temperate climates. Lavandula angustifolia is highly drought tolerant and frost hardy once established, suited to cottage gardens, herb gardens, low formal borders and pots. It is less tolerant of high humidity than other lavender species, performing best through inland and Mediterranean climates rather than humid subtropical coastal conditions.
As a feature in cottage, herb, kitchen and Mediterranean-style gardens, in low formal borders, pots and mass plantings, Lavandula angustifolia brings refined fragrance, reliable summer flowering and the culinary value that makes it the most useful lavender for cut flowers, drying, oil production and cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Lavandula angustifolia English Lavender
How tall does Lavandula angustifolia grow?
Lavandula angustifolia generally reaches around 40 to 80 centimetres tall and 50 to 80 centimetres wide at maturity. It is the most compact of the common lavender species, suiting low borders, herb gardens and pots.
When does Lavandula angustifolia flower?
Lavandula angustifolia flowers from late spring through summer, producing slender unbracted purple spikes on long stems above silver-grey foliage. The flowers are the most fragrant of any lavender species and are the source of culinary lavender and lavender essential oil.
Can I cook with Lavandula angustifolia?
Yes. Lavandula angustifolia is the true culinary lavender, used in baking, herbal teas, syrups, infusions and as part of the classic Herbes de Provence blend. Other lavender species such as stoechas and dentata are higher in camphor and not recommended for culinary use.
Is Lavandula angustifolia frost tolerant?
Yes. Lavandula angustifolia is the most frost-hardy of the commonly grown lavenders, handling moderate to heavy frost once established. It is well suited to inland, tableland and cool temperate gardens where other lavender species can struggle.
Can Lavandula angustifolia be grown in a pot?
Yes. Lavandula angustifolia performs excellently in pots and raised planters thanks to its compact size. Use a quality free-draining mix, water moderately through warm weather and ensure drainage holes stay clear, since wet roots are the main cause of lavender decline in containers.
How is Lavandula angustifolia different from Italian Lavender?
Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender) has slender unbracted flower spikes, flowers later in the season, prefers cooler climates and produces the sweet fragrance associated with culinary and oil use. Lavandula stoechas (Italian Lavender) carries distinctive winged bracts on top of each spike, flowers earlier, suits warm temperate and coastal climates and is grown primarily for ornamental display.
How should Lavandula angustifolia be pruned?
Lavandula angustifolia responds well to a hard prune straight after flowering, cutting back by roughly a third into green foliage. Avoid cutting into old woody stems, since lavender does not reliably reshoot from bare wood. Regular pruning keeps the plant compact and productive for many years.
Lavandula angustifolia English Lavender
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Lomandra longifolia 'Tanika'®
Lomandra longifolia 'Tanika'®
Lomandra longifolia 'Tanika'® (LM300) is one of the most widely planted Australian native ornamental grasses, valued for its fine bright green strappy foliage, neat compact habit and exceptional resilience in tough landscaping conditions. A naturally compact and finer-foliaged form of the species, 'Tanika' holds a refined mounding shape without the coarser texture of standard Lomandra longifolia.
It performs reliably in full sun through to part shade, tolerates drought, frost, coastal salt and poor soils, and produces small yellow flower spikes through spring and summer that add a soft seasonal lift. At a mature size of around 60 cm tall by 60 cm wide, 'Tanika' is one of the most useful Australian natives for mass planting, modern garden borders, low-maintenance landscapes and feature pot planting.
As a compact evergreen Australian native grass for native, modern, coastal, contemporary and low-maintenance gardens, in mass plantings, borders and feature pot displays, Lomandra longifolia 'Tanika' brings fine textural foliage, year-round form and exceptional toughness to almost any garden brief.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Lomandra longifolia 'Tanika'
How big does Lomandra 'Tanika' grow?
Lomandra 'Tanika' grows to a compact mature size of around 60 cm tall by 60 cm wide, forming a neat rounded mound of fine green strappy foliage. It is significantly more compact and finer-textured than the standard Lomandra longifolia, making it the preferred form for refined garden settings.
Where should I plant Lomandra 'Tanika'?
Lomandra 'Tanika' grows well in full sun through to part shade and tolerates a wide range of soil types from sandy through to clay. It is excellent for mass planting, low borders, coastal exposed positions and contemporary garden borders, and performs reliably in both garden beds and pots.
Is Lomandra 'Tanika' drought tolerant?
Yes. Lomandra 'Tanika' is highly drought tolerant once established and is one of the most reliable Australian natives for low-water gardens. Through establishment it benefits from regular watering, then transitions to natural rainfall in most Australian climates.
Is it frost tolerant?
Yes. Lomandra 'Tanika' is frost tolerant and performs reliably across cool, temperate and warm Australian climates. The fine evergreen foliage holds its colour through winter with no protection required.
Does Lomandra 'Tanika' flower?
Yes. Lomandra 'Tanika' produces small yellow flower spikes through spring and into summer, sitting just above the foliage. The flowers are softly fragrant and provide a delicate seasonal lift, though the plant is grown primarily for its foliage form rather than its flowering.
How do I care for Lomandra 'Tanika'?
Lomandra 'Tanika' is exceptionally low maintenance. Water through establishment, then sparingly. Every 2 to 3 years, give plants a hard tidy in late winter by removing old foliage to encourage fresh growth. No regular pruning is otherwise required.
Can it be used for mass planting?
Yes – mass planting is one of the most successful uses for Lomandra 'Tanika'. Planted on a 50 to 60 cm spacing the plants knit together into a refined textural carpet within 12 to 18 months, providing a contemporary and resilient alternative to traditional groundcovers and grasses.
Lomandra longifolia 'Tanika'®
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Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden'
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden'
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden' is a compact evergreen shrub that delivers a fresh burst of fragrant pure white flowers from late winter into spring. The dense mounding habit and glossy dark green foliage give it a lush, polished year-round appearance.
Snow Maiden grows to just 1-1.5 metres tall and wide, holding a naturally tidy rounded form with minimal pruning. The compact size makes it an excellent choice for low clipped hedges, borders, mass plantings, and containers, and it works well as a standout specimen in mixed plantings. Small dark berries follow the flowers.
Snow Maiden performs well in full sun to part shade and is drought hardy once established, thriving in coastal gardens and a wide range of well-drained soils. It is salt tolerant, low maintenance, and needs only moderate water while establishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden'
How tall does Snow Maiden Rhaphiolepis grow?
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden' grows to 1-1.5 metres tall and wide, forming a naturally compact dense mound.
How fast does Snow Maiden grow?
Snow Maiden has a moderate growth rate of 20-40cm per year once established.
When does Snow Maiden flower?
Snow Maiden produces masses of pure white flowers from late winter into spring, followed by small dark berries.
Is Snow Maiden good for low hedges?
Yes. Snow Maiden is one of the best compact evergreen shrubs for low hedges, borders, and mass plantings, holding a tidy rounded form with minimal pruning.
Is Snow Maiden drought and salt tolerant?
Yes. Snow Maiden is both drought tolerant and salt tolerant once established, making it well suited to coastal gardens and low-water landscapes.
How far apart should I plant Snow Maiden for a low hedge?
Plant 50-70cm apart for a continuous low hedge, or 80cm-1 metre for a softer informal border.
Where does Snow Maiden grow best in Australia?
Snow Maiden thrives across most Australian climates in full sun to part shade, tolerating heat, coastal exposure, and a wide range of well-drained soils.
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden'
Stachys byzantina Lamb's Ears
Stachys byzantina Lamb's Ears
Stachys byzantina, commonly known as Lamb's Ears, is a low-growing spreading perennial valued for its remarkably soft, silvery-white woolly foliage that has the texture of lamb's ears. The thick, fuzzy oval leaves form low dense mats of silver, creating one of the most distinctive textural foliage effects in the garden.
It performs best in full sun to part shade with free-draining soil and is highly drought tolerant once established. Stachys byzantina spreads gently to form silver mats, suiting cottage gardens, sensory gardens, Mediterranean borders and as silver foliage contrast in mixed plantings. Tall pink-purple flower spikes appear through late spring and summer, though many gardeners remove them to keep the focus on the unique foliage.
As a foliage groundcover in cottage, Mediterranean, sensory and contemporary gardens, in low borders, mass plantings and along pathways where the soft texture invites touch, Stachys byzantina brings silvery contrast, drought tolerance and a tactile quality children and visitors gravitate toward.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Stachys byzantina Lamb's Ears
How tall does Stachys byzantina grow?
Stachys byzantina foliage forms low mats around 20 to 30 centimetres tall and 45 to 60 centimetres wide, spreading gently to form dense silver groundcover. Flower spikes can reach 50 to 75 centimetres when in bloom.
When does Stachys byzantina flower?
Stachys byzantina produces tall pink-purple flower spikes through late spring and summer, rising well above the silver foliage. Some gardeners remove the flower spikes as they emerge to maintain a tidy carpet of foliage and concentrate the plant's energy into leaf growth.
Where should I plant Stachys byzantina?
Stachys byzantina grows best in full sun to part shade with free-draining soil. It suits cottage borders, Mediterranean gardens, sensory plantings, pathway edges and silver foliage features. Avoid humid, poorly drained or deeply shaded positions where the woolly leaves can rot.
Is Stachys byzantina drought tolerant?
Yes. Once established, Stachys byzantina is highly drought tolerant thanks to its silvery hairs that reflect heat and reduce water loss. Through establishment it benefits from light, regular watering, then transitions to occasional watering through dry periods.
Is Stachys byzantina frost tolerant?
Yes. Stachys byzantina is highly frost hardy, handling moderate to heavy frost once established. The silver foliage often takes on a slightly bronzed tinge in colder periods and recovers fully through spring.
Can Stachys byzantina be grown in a pot?
Yes. Stachys byzantina performs well in pots, raised planters and trough plantings, particularly where the silver foliage can spill over edges. Use a free-draining mix, water moderately and ensure the woolly leaves do not sit on wet soil.
How do I maintain Stachys byzantina?
Maintain Stachys byzantina by removing flower spikes as they fade, clipping back any rotted or damaged foliage in autumn, and lifting and dividing clumps every two to three years to refresh the planting. Avoid overhead watering, which can mat down the soft foliage.
Stachys byzantina Lamb's Ears
Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu
Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu
Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' is an evergreen shrub with a compact habit, upright at the centre and spreading at the edges, clothed in small glossy dark green leaves. Vivid pink semi-double flowers cover the plant from autumn into winter, opening in waves over a long season. In character it sits between the sasanqua and japonica camellias, closer to sasanqua.
Partial shade through to full sun suits it, in well drained slightly acidic soil improved with organic matter. Growth is about 25 to 40 centimetres a year, reaching a mature 2 to 3 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide. Light to moderate frost is tolerated once established. Drought tolerance is moderate rather than complete.
It works as a clipped hedge, a screen along a fence line, a free standing shrub or a container plant beside a door. Flowering when most gardens are quiet is what earns it a place.
Three forms on this page. All the same plant, trained differently.
Plain sizes are the natural bushy form, supplied untrained. Plant these for hedging, screening or as a free standing shrub, and clip them to whatever shape you want.
Ball Form arrives already clipped into a dense formal sphere, for instant structure at an entrance, in a pot or repeated through a bed.
Standard Form is trained onto a single clear trunk with the flowering crown carried above head height, so you can plant or walk underneath. It suits a formal avenue, a driveway or a courtyard.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Hiryu Camellia
What is Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu'?
Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' is an evergreen flowering shrub, often listed as a sasanqua camellia because it shares the same garden habits. It carries bright pink semi-double flowers through autumn and winter over glossy dark foliage. Camellia hiemalis is generally treated as a group of hybrids between sasanqua and japonica, which is why both names appear in the trade.
What is the difference between the plain sizes, the Ball Form and the Standard Form?
Same plant, different training. The plain sizes are the natural bushy form, supplied untrained for hedging, screening or free standing planting. The Ball Form has been clipped at the nursery into a dense formal sphere. The Standard Form is trained onto a single clear trunk with the crown carried above head height, so you can plant or walk beneath it.
How big does Hiryu Camellia grow?
It reaches about 2 to 3 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide at maturity in a garden bed. Regular clipping holds it well below that if you want a hedge at 1.2 or 1.5 metres. In a container it stays smaller again, limited by the root volume available to it.
How fast does it grow?
Expect roughly 25 to 40 centimetres a year once established, which is a moderate rate for a flowering evergreen shrub. A hedge planted from 100 litre plants generally closes up within two to three seasons. Growth slows in the first twelve months after planting while the root system establishes, then picks up noticeably.
Is Hiryu Camellia evergreen or deciduous?
It is fully evergreen and holds its glossy dark foliage year round. Older leaves are shed gradually through the year rather than all at once, so the plant never looks bare. That reliability is why it is specified so often for screening, where a deciduous plant would leave a gap for several months each winter.
When does it flower?
Flowering starts in autumn and continues through winter, broadly March to August depending on district. Warmer coastal gardens open earlier, cooler inland ones later. Because the buds open progressively, the plant is rarely covered in flower all at once, but it stays in colour for months, which is more useful in a garden than one short flush.
How far apart should I plant it for a hedge or screen?
Space plants 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge. As a free standing feature, allow 3 to 4 metres between plants so each one develops its full form. Prepare the entire planting line rather than isolated holes so growth stays even along the run.
How often do the clipped forms need trimming?
Two light clips a year holds a ball or a standard crown crisp. Trim straight after flowering, before the new growth flush, and again lightly in summer if needed. Avoid cutting hard into bare old wood, which is slow to reshoot.
How do I care for Camellia 'Hiryu'?
Keep the soil evenly moist through the first two summers with deep weekly watering, then reduce. Mulch with pine bark or leaf litter, held clear of the stem. Prune immediately after flowering, before the new growth flush, to shape and thicken the plant. Feed with a camellia or azalea fertiliser at the same time.
Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu' - Sasanqua Camellia Hiryu
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Viburnum odoratissimum Sweet Viburnum
Viburnum odoratissimum Sweet Viburnum
Viburnum odoratissimum, the Sweet Viburnum, is one of the most popular and dependable hedging plants in Australia. The dense glossy dark green foliage forms a thick screen quickly, while clusters of small fragrant white flowers appear in spring, sometimes followed by small red berries that age to black.
Sweet Viburnum grows to 3-5 metres tall and 2-3 metres wide, and is most commonly maintained as a 1.5-3 metre clipped hedge. The fast growth, dense habit, and excellent response to pruning make it a go-to choice for privacy screens, formal hedges, and boundary planting in both residential and commercial landscapes.
Sweet Viburnum is highly adaptable and thrives across most Australian climates, tolerating heat, cold, wind, and a wide range of soils once established. It is drought tolerant once settled, low maintenance, and reliably evergreen, holding its glossy foliage year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Viburnum odoratissimum Sweet Viburnum
How tall does Sweet Viburnum grow?
Viburnum odoratissimum grows to 3-5 metres tall and 2-3 metres wide, and is most commonly maintained as a 1.5-3 metre clipped hedge.
How fast does Sweet Viburnum grow?
Sweet Viburnum is fast-growing, adding 60cm to 1 metre per year once established, making it one of the quickest hedges to establish.
Is Sweet Viburnum good for hedging and screening?
Yes. Sweet Viburnum is one of the most popular hedging and screening plants in Australia thanks to its dense glossy foliage, fast growth, and excellent response to pruning.
When does Sweet Viburnum flower?
Sweet Viburnum produces clusters of small fragrant white flowers in spring, sometimes followed by small red berries that age to black.
How far apart should I plant Sweet Viburnum for a hedge?
Plant 60-80cm apart for a dense formal hedge, or 1 metre for a more relaxed screen.
Where does Sweet Viburnum grow best in Australia?
Sweet Viburnum is highly adaptable and thrives across most Australian climates, tolerating heat, cold, wind, and a wide range of soils once established.
Can Sweet Viburnum grow in pots?
Yes. Sweet Viburnum performs well in large pots (45L+) and is widely used as a potted screen for balconies and courtyards.
Viburnum odoratissimum Sweet Viburnum
Viburnum odoratissimum 'Dense Fence' – Dense Fence Viburnum
Viburnum odoratissimum 'Dense Fence' – Dense Fence Viburnum
Viburnum odoratissimum 'VOC1', sold as Dense Fence, is an evergreen screening shrub chosen for how tightly it branches. Large glossy dark green leaves are held from ground level upward, and clusters of small cream flowers open in spring. The growth habit is strongly upright, which keeps the plant naturally narrow.
It puts on 60 centimetres to 1.2 metres a year and reaches about 4 metres unclipped, though most hedges are held between 1.5 and 3 metres. Full sun to partial shade suits it, in fertile soil with reliable drainage. Light to moderate frost is tolerated once the plant is established.
Use it along boundaries and side setbacks where a green wall is wanted quickly, or as a clipped formal hedge around courtyards and pool fences. Plant 60 to 80 centimetres apart for a solid hedge line. It takes hard clipping well, so it will hold a crisp edge for years.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Dense Fence Viburnum
What is Dense Fence Viburnum?
Viburnum odoratissimum 'VOC1', sold as Dense Fence, is an evergreen screening shrub selected for unusually tight branching and strong upright growth. Large glossy dark green leaves are carried right down to ground level, and clusters of small cream flowers open in spring. It is grown almost entirely for hedging and privacy work.
How fast does Dense Fence Viburnum grow?
It puts on 60 centimetres to 1.2 metres a year once settled in, which is fast for an evergreen of this density. Growth is quickest through spring and summer in warm humid conditions with regular water. Feeding in early spring and again in summer will keep the growth rate at the top of that range.
How tall does Dense Fence Viburnum grow?
Left unclipped it will reach about 4 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide. Most hedges are held between 1.5 and 3 metres, which is where the plant looks its best. It responds well to being topped, so choose your hedge height early and trim to it from the beginning.
How far apart should I plant Dense Fence Viburnum for a hedge?
Set plants 60 to 80 centimetres apart for a solid hedge that closes quickly. For a taller informal screen where each plant is allowed to fill out, 1 metre is enough. Planting closer than 60 centimetres wastes plants and creates root competition without making the finished hedge any denser.
Does Dense Fence Viburnum need sun or shade?
Full sun gives the densest growth and the tightest hedge. It also performs well in partial shade, though the plant will be slightly more open and will lean toward the light. Deep shade against a south facing wall is the one situation to avoid, because the base of the plant thins out.
Is Dense Fence Viburnum frost tolerant?
It handles light to moderate frost once established, which covers most temperate and coastal districts. In cold inland areas young plants can be burnt by heavy frost in their first winter, so plant in spring rather than autumn and give them some shelter through that first cold season.
How do I prune and care for Dense Fence Viburnum?
Trim two or three times through the growing season, taking a little each time rather than cutting hard once a year. Start shaping while the plants are young so the base stays wide. Water regularly for the first year, mulch well and feed with a balanced fertiliser each spring.
Viburnum odoratissimum 'Dense Fence' – Dense Fence Viburnum
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Viburnum odoratissimum ‘Quick Fence’ – Quick Fence Viburnum
Viburnum odoratissimum ‘Quick Fence’ – Quick Fence Viburnum
Viburnum odoratissimum 'Quick Fence' is an evergreen hedging shrub with glossy mid to dark green leaves on a compact upright frame. White flower clusters appear in spring and carry a light sweet scent. Its real value is speed, since the canopy knits into a solid screen sooner than most evergreens manage.
Annual growth runs from 60 centimetres to 1.5 metres. Give it full sun or part shade and a fertile, free draining soil. It handles humidity, urban sites and coastal exposure well, tolerates light to moderate frost once settled in, and becomes reasonably drought tolerant as the root system matures.
Landscapers reach for it when a boundary needs covering in a hurry, on townhouse fence lines, pool surrounds, driveway edges and commercial car parks. Clipping twice a year keeps it dense and formal, while leaving it alone gives a softer informal screen. Either way the privacy arrives quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Quick Fence Viburnum
What is Quick Fence Viburnum?
Viburnum odoratissimum 'Quick Fence' is an evergreen hedging shrub with glossy foliage, an upright compact frame and lightly fragrant white flowers in spring. It was selected for speed of coverage, so it is specified where a boundary or fence line needs screening sooner than a slower growing evergreen could manage.
How fast does Quick Fence Viburnum grow?
Between 60 centimetres and 1.5 metres a year in warm conditions with regular water, which is at the fast end for a dense evergreen. Growth is strongest through spring and summer. Keeping the root zone mulched and feeding in early spring will hold it near the upper end of that range.
How big does Quick Fence Viburnum get?
Unclipped it grows to around 4 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres across. As a maintained hedge it is usually held between 1.5 and 3 metres. It can be kept lower with more frequent trimming, though below about 1.2 metres a naturally smaller shrub is the better choice.
Is Quick Fence Viburnum evergreen?
Yes, it holds glossy foliage all year and does not drop its leaves seasonally. That is what makes it useful for privacy, since the screen works through winter as well as summer. Older leaves are shed gradually and continuously across the year rather than all at once.
When does Quick Fence Viburnum flower?
In spring, roughly September through November, it carries clusters of small white flowers with a light sweet scent. Regular hedge trimming removes many of the flower buds, so clipped plants flower less than informal ones. If you want the display, hold off on the spring trim until flowering has finished.
Can Quick Fence Viburnum grow in pots?
Yes, in a large container of at least 50 centimetres across with a free draining potting mix. It is often used in troughs along balconies and rooftop terraces as a screen. Potted plants need watering far more often than those in the ground, plus a slow release fertiliser twice a year.
How do I care for Quick Fence Viburnum?
Water deeply two or three times a week through the first summer, then reduce as the roots go down. Mulch to keep the root zone cool. Trim two or three times a year, tapering the hedge slightly narrower at the top so light still reaches the lower foliage.
Viburnum odoratissimum ‘Quick Fence’ – Quick Fence Viburnum
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Viburnum tinus
Viburnum tinus
Viburnum tinus flowers through winter and into spring, when almost nothing else is in bloom, opening tight pink buds into flat clusters of white flowers that are followed by metallic blue-black berries. It is one of very few hedging plants that earns its place in the colder months.
Viburnum tinus grows to 2 to 4 metres tall and 2.5 to 4 metres wide at 30 to 50 centimetres per year, forming a dense evergreen mass right to ground level. It clips cleanly into a formal hedge, holds well as an informal screen, and is equally useful as a large-scale groundcover mass on banks.
This is one of the most forgiving hedging plants available, growing in full sun through to part shade and tolerating light to moderate frost once established. It performs from subtropical Queensland through Sydney, the tablelands, Melbourne, Gippsland, the Western District and Adelaide.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Viburnum tinus
How tall does Viburnum tinus grow?
Viburnum tinus grows to 2 to 4 metres tall and 2.5 to 4 metres wide. It is most often held at 1.5 to 2.5 metres as a clipped hedge and holds density right down to ground level.
When does Viburnum tinus flower?
Flowering runs through winter and into spring. Tight pink buds open to flat clusters of white flowers, followed by metallic blue-black berries that persist and attract birds.
Does Viburnum tinus grow in shade?
Yes. It is one of the better hedging plants for shaded positions, performing in full sun through to part shade. In deeper shade growth is more open but the plant stays healthy.
How far apart should I plant Viburnum tinus for a hedge?
Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tight formal hedge. For a groundcover mass on a bank, 1 metre apart works well.
Is Viburnum tinus frost tolerant?
Yes. It handles light to moderate frost once established and performs in cool tablelands districts, though young plants benefit from protection through their first winter.
How fast does Viburnum tinus grow?
It grows at a moderate 30 to 50 centimetres per year, which makes it easy to keep at a set height without constant trimming, unlike faster screening plants.
When should I prune Viburnum tinus?
Prune straight after the main flowering finishes in spring. This preserves the following winter's flower buds while giving the plant a full growing season to fill back out.
Viburnum tinus
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