Best Small Hedge Plants
Lonicera nitida (Boxleaf Honeysuckle)
Lonicera nitida, commonly known as the Box Honeysuckle, is a hardy shrub often used instead of Buxus as a hedge. It features dense, upright branches that support small, glossy, dark green leaves. New growth has attractive, purple-black edges as it grows to 2 m tall and 1 m wide. Lonicera nitida makes for a lovely backdrop for smaller plants and is commonly trimmed into a hedge and used for topiary.
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Buxus microphylla (Littleleaf Boxwood)
Buxus microphylla, commonly known as Japanese Box or Littleleaf Boxwood, is a compact evergreen shrub renowned for its dense, glossy green foliage and adaptability to shaping. Ideal for formal hedges, borders, and topiary, it maintains its vibrant colour year-round. With excellent cold tolerance and minimal shaping required, it's a reliable choice for formal gardens, cottage landscapes, and container planting throughout New Zealand.
From $19.44
