columnar evergreen trees for small gardens
Columnar evergreen trees for small gardens offer the perfect combination of year-round greenery and a slim, upright habit that fits beautifully even in the tightest spaces. Whether you’re seeking lush privacy screening, architectural accents, or a way to break up garden spaces without casting deep shade, these trees are an ideal solution for New Zealand gardens with limited room. Compact, vertical evergreens not only create visual interest throughout the year but also provide shelter and food for local wildlife. With so many varieties available, there’s a columnar evergreen tree for every garden style, soil type, and climate.
Pittosporum 'Wrinkled Blue'
Pittosporum ‘Wrinkled Blue’ is an attractive, upright evergreen tree known for its distinctive blue-grey foliage and dense, columnar growth habit. This cultivar typically grows to around 4–5 metres tall and 2–3 metres wide, making it an ideal choice for hedging, screening, or as a narrow specimen tree in smaller spaces.
From $22.01
Acacia howittii (Sticky Wattle)
Acacia howittii, commonly known as the Sticky Wattle tree, is a fast-growing, small tree that is grown for its weeping growth habit. The branches hang from a central trunk and host small, green leaves as well as fragrant, yellow flowers in summer. This evergreen grows to about 2.5 m tall and 80 cm wide with a columnar habit.
From $129.95
