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Looking to create a beautiful boundary with practical benefits? Edible hedge plants in NZ are the perfect solution for gardeners seeking privacy, fresh produce, and stunning foliage—all in one. New Zealand’s climate allows a wide range of fruiting shrubs and trees to flourish as hedges, bringing taste and texture to your outdoor space. Whether you’re planting for wind protection, wildlife attraction, or simply to enjoy seasonal harvests, edible hedge plants offer an eco-friendly, productive option for Kiwi gardens.

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Olive Frantoio

Olive Frantoio carries large fruit that are often squeezed to produce an oil with a distinct, pungent, yet fruity taste or they can be eaten fresh. The fruit are dark purple-black when mature in autumn and originate from white-cream flowers in summer. The foliage comprises grey-green leaves as it grows to 3 m tall and the same wide. Olive Frantoio is one of the more popular varieties of olive tree and is often grown for fruit production. It also makes for an impressive specimen and is useful for screening, using as a windbreak, or being trimming either into a hedge or for topiary.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Fruit Trees
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
Feijoa Wiki Tu fruit on a tree.

Feijoa 'Wiki Tu'

Feijoa Wiki Tu produces high yields of medium-sized fruit that are light green, sweet, and flavorsome. This evergreen shrub typically grows to 2.5 m tall and the same wide, but can be trimmed as necessary. Feijoa Wiki Tu is commonly grown for fruit production, trimmed into a hedge, used for screening, included in cottage gardens, or added to a mixed planting.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Fruit Trees
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
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Olive Ascolano

Olive Ascolano is grown for its high-quality fruit. The large, green fruit have a delicate, mild taste and can be squeezed to make a rich, tasty oil...

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Feijoa 'Unique' fruit on a tree.

Feijoa 'Unique'

Feijoa 'Unique' is a self-fertile variety highly regarded in New Zealand for its early fruiting and excellent flavour. It produces medium-sized...

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Olive Barnea

Olive Barnea carries large fruit that can be squeezed to produce oil with a distinct, green, fruity aroma or eaten fresh. The fruit mature to a dark...

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Olive Koroneiki

Olea Koroneiki is a variety of Olive tree grown for its high yields of small fruit. The fruit are often squeezed to produce an oil with a distinct...

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Olive Manzanillo

Olea Manzanillo is a variety of Olive tree grown for its high yields of medium sized fruit. They are dark purple-black when mature in autumn and...

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Olive El Greco

Olive El Greco is grown for its high yields of quality fruit. It carries large fruit that are often squeezed to produce an oil with a distinct...

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Feijoa 'Opal Star' fruit.

Feijoa 'Opal Star'

Feijoa 'Opal Star' is a standout choice for New Zealand gardens. Feijoa 'Opal Star' is a late-season variety of Feijoa that produces medium to...

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Olive J5

Olea J5 is a variety of Olive tree that produces high yields of large fruit. The fruit are often squeezed to produce an oil with a distinct, fruity...

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Feijoa Mammoth large fruit.

Feijoa 'Mammoth'

Feijoa 'Mammoth' is a popular, vigorous variety known for producing extra-large, juicy fruit with rich, aromatic flavour. It performs exceptionally...

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Feijoa Apollo fruit cut in half.

Feijoa 'Apollo'

Feijoa 'Apollo' trees produce tasty, medium-sized fruit in late autumn. This evergreen shrub typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide but can be...

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Olive J2

Olea J2 is a variety of Olive tree that produces fruit that can be squeezed to produce an oil which has a distinct, fruity flavour or they can be...

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Olive Verdale

Olea Verdale is a variety of Olive tree grown for its high yields of medium sized fruit. They are dark purple-black when mature in autumn and...

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Feijoa Antoinette fruit ready to eat.

Feijoa 'Antoinette'

Feijoa Antoinette produces tasty, medium-sized fruit in autumn. This evergreen shrub typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide, though it can be...

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Feijoa sellowiana fruit on a tree.

Feijoa Feijoa sellowiana

Feijoa sellowiana, commonly known as Brazilian Guava or Pineapple Guava, is one of the original Feijoa varieties from which many new varieties have...

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Olive Leccino

Olea Leccino is a variety of Olive tree grown for its high-quality fruit. The medium-sized, dark purple-black fruit have a distinct, sweet taste and...

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Feijoa Takaka fruit on a table with one cut in half.

Feijoa 'Takaka'

Feijoa Takaka produces high yields of medium-sized fruit with semi-smooth, light green skin and flesh with a pleasant tropical flavour. This...

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Olive Rakino

Olea Rakino is a variety of Olive tree grown for its high-quality fruit. The medium-sized, dark purple-black fruit have a distinct taste and can be...

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Feijoa 'Anatoki' fruit on a tree.

Feijoa 'Anatoki'

Feijoa 'Anatoki' is an early-season feijoa variety known for its reliable crops and flavourful, aromatic fruit. It’s a vigorous grower with dense...

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Feijoa 'Bambina'

Feijoa 'Bambina' is a compact, dwarf variety perfect for small gardens, patios, and containers. It grows to around 1.5 m tall and wide, forming a...

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Crassula ovata (Money Tree)

Crassula ovata is a versatile plant ideal for New Zealand gardens, offering unique features and easy care.

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Feijoa Kakariki fruit on a tree.

Feijoa 'Kakariki'

Feijoa 'Kakariki' is an early-season variety that produces large, sweet fruit in autumn. This evergreen shrub typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m...

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Feijoa 'Golden Goose' fruit.

Feijoa 'Golden Goose'

Feijoa 'Golden Goose' is a vigorous, mid-season fruiting variety known for producing large, aromatic fruit with excellent flavour. It’s ideal for...

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A Myrtus ugni (Chilean Guava) plant with small green leaves and red berries.

Myrtus ugni (Chilean Guava)

Myrtus ugni, commonly known as the NZ Cranberry or Chilean Guava, is an evergreen shrub grown for its lush foliage, pretty flowers, and colourful...

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Tree Fertiliser (Tree Fertiliser)

Using tree fertiliser results in plants having better quality foliage, more profuse flowering, stronger stems, and a much healthier and brighter...

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Magnolia Strawberry Fields (Strawberry Fields Magnolia Tree)

Magnolia Strawberry Fields is a stunning deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, semi-double, deep red flowers through late winter and...

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Schinus molle (California Pepper Tree)

Schinus molle, commonly known as the California Pepper Tree, is an evergreen tree grown for its attractive form and foliage. The leaves are bright...

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Fruit Tree Fertiliser (Fruit Tree Fertiliser)

Fruiting plants respond well to fruit tree fertiliser with better quality produce, higher yields, and a much healthier and brighter looking plant...

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Cedrela sinensis Flamingo (Toon Tree)

Cedrela sinensis Flamingo is a highly colourful, deciduous tree featuring bright, salmon-pink foliage in spring which ages to cream-yellow, and then...

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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics...

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Ulmus Lobel (Dutch Elm Tree)

Ulmus Lobel is a variety of Dutch Elm tree grown for its colourful foliage and narrow form. The leaves emerge a fresh green colour in spring, age to...

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Why Choose Edible Hedge Plants in NZ?

Edible hedge plants NZ gardeners love have the unique advantage of being both decorative and functional. Unlike traditional hedging choices, edible varieties provide abundance—delicious fruits and olives, aromatic leaves, and vibrant flowers. They make great choices for urban plots, lifestyle blocks, or rural homesteads, enhancing both the beauty and utility of your property. These versatile plants attract pollinators, help with soil health, and transform fencelines into productive borders that you can harvest year after year.

Top Choices for Edible Hedges in New Zealand

Feijoa Hedging

Feijoas are a favourite in New Zealand, prized for their evergreen foliage and sweet fruit. They thrive as hedges, offering privacy, wind resistance, and reliable crops. Popular varieties like Feijoa 'Unique' are self-fertile, perfect for smaller gardens, while Feijoa 'Wiki Tu' is well-suited for those seeking larger yields. Feijoa hedges tolerate coastal conditions and respond well to regular trimming, making them ideal for shaping to the height and density you prefer.

Olive Hedges

Olives add Mediterranean flair and an edible edge to Kiwi gardens. Olive trees are evergreen, drought-tolerant, and produce delicious fruit for oils or curing. For hedging, consider the productive Olive Frantoio, which has compact growth and excellent fruiting. Olive Ascolano is another superb choice, with large, mild-flavoured olives, while Olive Barnea grows quickly and adapts well to shaping. Olive hedges work brilliantly as screens for sunny sites with good drainage.

Establishing and Caring for Edible Hedges

Plant your edible hedge plants NZ-wide in fertile, well-drained soil. Choose varieties suited to your climate and sunlight—most feijoas and olives prefer full sun. Space plants to allow for future growth, and prune regularly to maintain a dense, tidy form. Using mulch can improve moisture retention and suppress weeds. Edible hedges reward you not only with fruit but also with the satisfaction of a living, productive barrier.

Harvesting and Enjoying Your Hedge

Once established, your edible hedge will provide seasonal pickings of feijoas or olives for fresh eating, preserves, or home-infused oils. Feijoas are fantastic for jams and desserts, while olive harvests can produce your own home-pressed oil or gourmet table olives.

By planting edible hedge plants in NZ gardens, you transform boundaries into living larders—beauty, value, and delicious rewards, all wrapped up in one. Start your edible hedge adventure today with hardy, productive choices like Feijoa 'Unique', Feijoa 'Wiki Tu', Olive Frantoio, Olive Ascolano, and Olive Barnea.

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