Native Plants For Small Gardens Nz
Pittosporum ‘Stephens Island’ – Compact NZ Native Shrub
Pittosporum ‘Stephens Island’ is a compact, evergreen native shrub well-suited for low hedging, borders, and native planting schemes in New Zealand gardens. With its small, tidy form and dense, light green foliage, this plant is ideal for adding year-round structure to both residential and commercial landscapes. It typically grows to around 1.5–2 metres tall and wide, forming a naturally rounded, bushy shape with minimal pruning required.
Coprosma Red Rocks – Vibrant Groundcover for NZ Landscapes
Coprosma Red Rocks is a compact New Zealand native shrub, growing up to 75 cm tall and spreading to 1 meter wide. It features fine green foliage on striking dark red-brown stems, adding architectural interest to gardens. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, it's tolerant of coastal conditions, wind, and moderate frost. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for borders, rock gardens, and erosion control on banks.
