narrow hedge plants
Looking for the perfect narrow hedge plants to create structure and privacy in your garden, without sacrificing valuable space? Whether you're working with a petite courtyard or a slim boundary line, narrow hedge plants bring lush greenery, year-round interest, and a refined edge to your outdoor living area. Choosing the right hedge variety can be the difference between a functional fence and a true garden statement. Here, you'll discover ideal plants for slim hedges, tips on planting and maintenance, and some of our favourite selections perfectly suited to New Zealand conditions.
Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis'
Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis' is an elegant conifer that grows with a narrow and dense, pyramidal shape. The foliage is dark green, sometimes tinged bronze in winter, and produced with a somewhat layered effect to give the plant an interesting texture. It grows to 4 m in height and 1.5 m in width, and can be trimmed as necessary. Thuja 'Pyramidalis' is commonly included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, grown for shelter or screening, used for hedging, or planted to line an entranceway or avenue. It is excellent for providing an architectural element and suits being planted against a large, bland wall.
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Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (Green Cedar)
Thuja 'Smaragd', commonly known as the Green or Emerald Cedar, grows with a narrow, dense, and columnar habit. The foliage is rich green, sometimes tinged bronze in winter, and produced with a somewhat layered effect to give the plant an interesting texture. It typically grows to 7 m in height and 2.5 m in width in full sun. Thuja 'Smaragd' is commonly included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, grown for shelter or screening, used for hedging, or planted to line an entranceway or avenue. It is excellent for providing an architectural element and suits being planted against a large, bland wall.
