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If you want year-round foliage, structure, and a vibrant landscape even in the depths of winter, non deciduous trees are the perfect addition to your New Zealand garden. Non deciduous trees, also known as evergreen trees, retain their leaves throughout the year, offering continual greenery, privacy screening, and habitat for native birds. Whether you're designing a windbreak, bordering your property, or searching for a feature tree that provides a lasting impression through every season, you'll find non deciduous trees incredibly rewarding to grow.

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Sequoiadendron giganteum (Sequoia gigantea Tree)

Sequoiadendron giganteum, commonly known as the Giant Redwood, is a large, evergreen tree and aptly named for its red coloured wood. It features feathery, dark green foliage which is held on broad branches emerging off a central trunk as it grows to about 60 m tall and 20 m wide over several hundred years. The Giant Redwood is commonly grown as a specimen, planted to provide shelter, or used for timber production.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 60.00 m
Spread: 20.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Coastal, Forestry, Mediterranean
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Daphniphyllum macropodum

Daphniphyllum macropodum is a truly impressive evergreen tree. The young growth in spring resembles masses of miniature Cycads and has red hues. Older foliage sits as a rosette with a downward arch and is dark green. The combination of old and new foliage produces quite a dramatic display and affords the tree a lush appearance. Clusters of small, cream flowers in spring result in purple berries in autumn. It typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this tree are achieved when it is grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of moderate frost once established. This evergreen is typically grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, maintained in a courtyard garden, included in a tropical garden, or planted around outdoor living areas.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
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Why Choose Non Deciduous Trees?

Non deciduous trees offer numerous benefits for local gardens and landscapes. Their persistent leaves provide uninterrupted shade and help shelter smaller plants. As evergreens, these trees shed leaves slowly and regularly, so there's less autumn mess and more resilience against strong winds. Many non deciduous trees have glossy, richly coloured leaves that keep your landscape looking lush and full, even when deciduous trees have dropped their foliage.

Popular Non Deciduous Tree Varieties

New Zealand gardeners have a wealth of choices when it comes to non deciduous trees. Here are a few standouts that thrive in local conditions:

Best Uses for Non Deciduous Trees

Non deciduous trees suit a wide range of garden uses. They excel as shelterbelts and windbreaks along rural properties, forming effective year-round privacy screens in suburban settings. Plant them as standalone specimens to create structure and height, or incorporate them into mixed evergreen and native plantings to support biodiversity. Their dense foliage also provides a haven for birds and beneficial garden insects.

Care and Planting Tips

When choosing non deciduous trees, consider their mature size, growth rate, and soil preferences to ensure long-term success. Most evergreens prefer well-draining soil and benefit from mulching in the first few years after planting. Regular watering during establishment and an annual feed with a balanced fertiliser will help your trees thrive and keep your garden looking lush all year round.

Whether you’re seeking grandeur, shelter, or year-round greenery, our selection of non deciduous trees offers options for every Kiwi landscape. Explore the possibilities with Sequoiadendron giganteum (Sequoia gigantea Tree), Quercus ilex, Podocarpus henkelii (Yellowwood), Daphniphyllum macropodum, and Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood Wattle), and enjoy the lasting beauty of evergreens.


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