Low Maintenance Hedge Plants
Pittosporum 'Mountain Green' – Compact Evergreen Shrub
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Mountain Green' is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its lush lime-green foliage and tidy growth habit. This New Zealand native is a top choice for low-maintenance hedging, screening, or mass planting in a variety of garden styles.
Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, 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.
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
