Hedging Plants For Windy Sites
Pittosporum tenuifolium
Pittosporum tenuifolium, commonly known as Kohuhu or Black Matipo, is a fast-growing, evergreen native tree ideal for hedging, screening, and shelter in New Zealand gardens. It features wavy-edged green leaves on distinctive dark stems and produces small, sweetly scented purple flowers in spring. Reaching 4–6 metres tall, Kohuhu thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to coastal, windy, and dry conditions. Its tidy, upright form makes it a versatile and low-maintenance landscaping choice.
From $102.29
Metrosideros Vibrance
Metrosideros 'Vibrance' is a compact, evergreen tree prized for its vivid red flowers and dense, silver-green foliage. Typically growing to 4-5 metres tall and wide, it is ideal for hedging, borders, and container planting. Flowering mainly in summer, it attracts native birds and pollinators while providing strong year-round structure. 'Vibrance' is tolerant of wind, salt, and dry conditions, making it a perfect choice for coastal and low-maintenance gardens across New Zealand.
From $28.32
