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Griselinia 'Canterbury' (Kapuka) – Compact NZ Native Hedge with Glossy Green Foliage

Griselinia ‘Canterbury’, also known as Kapuka, is a compact New Zealand native shrub prized for its bright green foliage held on attractive red-brown stems. It forms a dense, upright structure ideal for formal hedges, privacy screens, or coastal shelter. This hardy evergreen variety thrives in a wide range of conditions, including full sun, partial shade, and exposed sites with salt-laden winds. With its tidy form, year-round colour, and low maintenance requirements, Griselinia ‘Canterbury’ is a reliable and stylish choice for New Zealand gardens.

From $22.28

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native

Griselinia Whenuapai (Kapuka) – Compact NZ Native Hedge Plant with Glossy Green Foliage

Griselinia Whenuapai, also known as Kapuka, is a compact and hardy New Zealand native shrub that delivers year-round structure and vibrant greenery. With its dense, dark green foliage and naturally tidy form, it’s ideal for creating low-maintenance hedges, privacy screens, or borders in coastal and urban gardens alike. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and tolerant of salt-laden winds, Griselinia Whenuapai is a reliable performer in a wide range of New Zealand landscapes.

From $22.28

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
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Buxus Green Gem – Compact Evergreen for Formal Hedges & Topiary

Buxus Green Gem is a compact, slow-growing evergreen shrub renowned for its naturally rounded form and dense, glossy green foliage. Ideal for low...

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Escallonia Pink Elle

Escallonia Pink Elle is a smaller variety of Escallonia and is grown for both its attractive foliage and quaint flowers. Glossy, green leaves give...

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Podocarpus Ardmore Green

Podocarpus totara Ardmore Green is a small, NZ native tree features bright green foliage made up of short, needle like leaves, held densely. It grows...

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Ligustrum Rotundifolium

Ligustrum japonicum Rotundifolium, commonly known as Japanese Privet, grows as a small, compact, rounded bush and carries glossy, dark green leaves...

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Viburnum Eve Price

Viburnum Eve Price features impressive foliage and showy flowers. Pink flower buds open to reveal showy clusters of white flowers during spring. The...

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Lonicera nitida

Lonicera nitida, commonly known as the Boxleaf Honeysuckle, is a hardy shrub often used instead of Buxus as a hedge. It carries dense, upright...

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Buxus microphylla 'Koreana' plant with green foliage.

Buxus Koreana

Buxus Koreana features attractive and lush, bright green foliage which is held densely and often develops bronze tones during winter. It typically...

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Buxus microphylla – Versatile Evergreen for Formal Hedges & Topiary

Buxus microphylla, commonly known as Japanese Box or Littleleaf Boxwood, is a compact evergreen shrub renowned for its dense, glossy green foliage...

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Buxus sempervirens – Timeless Evergreen for Hedges & Topiary

Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as English Box or Boxwood, is a versatile evergreen shrub celebrated for its dense, small-leaved foliage and...

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Escallonia Iveyi

Escallonia Iveyi is renowned for both its attractive foliage and quaint flowers. Small and glossy, green leaves give way to clusters of lightly...

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Escallonia Apple Blossom

Escallonia Apple Blossom is renowned for its cascading foliage and quaint flowers. Small and glossy, green foliage serves as a stunning backdrop to...

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Phebalium Illumination

Phebalium Illumination is a fast growing, small tree that carries aromatic, narrow leaves which are variegated with green and yellow. Small...

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Leptospermum Copper Sheen

Leptospermum Copper Sheen is an Australian native that bears both attractive foliage and flowers. The leaves are small, copper coloured, and produced...

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Myrtus ugni

Myrtus ugni, commonly known as the NZ Cranberry, is an evergreen shrub grown for its lush foliage, pretty flowers, and colourful berries. It carries...

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Lavender Major

Lavender Major is a popular variety of Lavender that grows as a compact shrub and carries masses of small, light purple flower spikes from spring...

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Lonicera Honey Hedge Lime

Lonicera Honey Hedge Lime is an evergreen shrub often used instead as an alternative to a Buxus hedge. It carries dense, upright branches that host...

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Lonicera Honey Hedge Lemon

Lonicera Honey Hedge Lemon is an evergreen shrub often used instead of Buxus for hedges. It carries dense, upright branches that host small and...

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Rhaphiolepis umbellata

Rhaphiolepis umbellata, commonly known as the Yeddo Hawthorne, is a showy, evergreen shrub that originates from Japan. It features lush and glossy...

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Viburnum Hedge Master

Viburnum Hedge Master is an evergreen shrub grown for its lush and colourful foliage. The glossy foliage emerges red and ages to become dark green...

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Lonicera Honey Hedge Ruby

Lonicera Honey Hedge Ruby is a hardy, evergreen shrub often used instead of a Buxus hedge. It carries dense, upright branches and small, glossy, dark...

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Ilex crenata Convexa

Ilex crenata Convexa, commonly known as the Japanese Holly, is a dense, multi-stemmed, evergreen shrub that carries small and glossy, dark green...

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Griselinia littoralis (Kapuka) – NZ Native Evergreen Tree for Hedging and Shelter

Griselinia littoralis, commonly known as Kapuka, is a robust New Zealand native tree valued for its glossy green foliage, fast growth, and year-round...

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Ilex Largo

Ilex Largo, commonly known as the Largo Holly, is an evergreen shrub that features dark green leaves that are smooth and glossy. These are held...

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Escallonia Snowbud

Escallonia Snowbud is a popular variety due to its attractive foliage and quaint flowers. Glossy, green leaves contrast beautifully with the clusters...

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Viburnum Dense Fence

Viburnum Dense Fence is an evergreen shrub that features glossy foliage that emerges red and ages to become dark green. Left untrimmed it will grow...

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Griselinia 'Ardmore Emerald' (Kapuka) – Fast-Growing NZ Native Hedge and Shelter Tree

Griselinia 'Ardmore Emerald', also known as Kapuka, is a robust New Zealand native tree prized for its glossy dark green foliage and rapid growth...

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A well trimmed Ficus Tuffy hedge with lush green foliage.

Ficus 'Tuffi' – Fast-Growing Evergreen Hedge Plant

Ficus 'Tuffi' is a popular choice in New Zealand for creating dense, evergreen hedges and screens. With its upright growth habit, glossy green...

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Griselinia 'Broadway Mint' – Hardy NZ Native Hedge Plant with Glossy Green Foliage

Griselinia ‘Broadway Mint’ is a fast-growing, evergreen New Zealand native shrub prized for its dense, glossy lime-green foliage and natural...

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Magnolia Genie

Magnolia Genie is a small tree with spectacular flowering and a narrow form. It bears masses of mildly fragrant, deep red-purple flowers in spring...

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Mentha Plant

The Mentha plant, commonly known as Mint or Spearmint, is an herbaceous perennial grown for its aromatic foliage. It produces upright stems that...

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Griselinia 'Canterbury' (Kapuka) – Compact NZ Native Hedge with Glossy Green Foliage

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