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The Aussie Box Hedge (Westringia Aussie Box) is quickly becoming a favourite among New Zealand gardeners for creating neat, low-maintenance, and attractive evergreen hedges. Renowned for its dense, compact growth and fine, bright green foliage, this native Australian shrub is versatile enough for formal hedging, clipped balls, or as a standout feature in garden borders. Aussie Box Hedge brings instant structure and year-round lushness to both coastal landscapes and urban gardens alike, thriving in a wide range of conditions and requiring only minimal care once established.

Westringia Aussie Box

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Westringia Aussie Box is a variety of the commonly known, Coastal Rosemary, and is a popular fast-growing, bushy shrub. It has fine and narrow, dark green-grey leaves held densely off short stems. The foliage is complemented during spring and summer with small and dainty, white flowers as it grows to 90 cm tall and the same wide. Westringia Aussie Box is commonly included in a mixed planting, maintained in a container, included in coastal gardens, trimmed into a low hedge, or mass planted for an impressive display.

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  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Shrubs
  • Height:
    90 cm
  • Spread:
    90 cm
  • Flowering time:
    Spring, Summer
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
  • Garden uses:
    Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Topiary
  • Garden styles:
    Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
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Why Choose Aussie Box Hedge for Your Garden?

Aussie Box Hedge plants, developed from the resilient Westringia genus, are prized for their ability to grow in exposed, windy, or dry sites where other hedge plants struggle. Their tight, box-shaped habit makes them a standout alternative to traditional options like Buxus, while offering superior performance and resistance to common pests and diseases. Fast-growing yet easily shaped, an Aussie Box Hedge can be trimmed to your desired height and width—ideal for both narrow rows and larger, formal planting schemes.

If you appreciate the hardy nature of Westringias, you might also enjoy Westringia fruticosa, a rugged groundcover perfect for coastal sites, and Westringia Grey Box, known for its subtle grey-green foliage and rounded shape.

Planting and Growing Tips

Getting started with your Aussie Box Hedge is straightforward. Choose a sunny or partly shaded site with well-draining soil. Spacing is key: for a dense screen, plant at 30 to 50 cm intervals. Westringia Aussie Box is tolerant of salt spray, poor soils, and dry conditions, making it one of the most reliable choices for coastal gardens around New Zealand. Mulching after planting helps retain moisture and suppress weeds during establishment.

Regular pruning once or twice a year maintains your hedge’s neat silhouette, but there’s no need to worry about constant clipping—this shrub holds its form even if neglected. Supplement with slow-release fertiliser in spring for optimal growth.

Uses for Aussie Box Hedge

Westringia Aussie Box is not just a functional screening plant; it’s also an elegant option for low, formal hedge lines, clipped mounds, cottage garden edges, and container planting. Try pairing with silvery or blue-green foliage for a classic look, or mix with other Westringias for varied colour and texture—Westringia Wynyabbie Highlight offers soft, lilac-toned blooms, while Westringia Lilac and Lace adds a splash of variegation.

Explore More Hedging and Shrub Options

Hedging doesn’t end with Westringia Aussie Box. Consider Westringia Mundi for a ground-hugging effect, or experiment with broader foliage and brighter flowers using Serissa Snowflake (Snow Rose Plant) or Leptospermum Cygnus. For feature planting in mixed borders, Daphne arbuscula (Rose Daphne) and Hypericum Hidcote (St John's Wort) provide beautiful seasonal interest.

Whether you’re shaping a formal parterre or adding resilience to a contemporary landscape, Aussie Box Hedge is one plant you’ll be glad you chose for your New Zealand garden.


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