best evergreen trees for small gardens
Looking for the best evergreen trees for small gardens in New Zealand? Evergreens are the perfect choice for year-round greenery, structure, and privacy—even when your outdoor space is limited. The right evergreen tree won’t outgrow its welcome but will provide stunning foliage, flowers, and even fragrance throughout the year. Whether you’re after a lush backdrop, a feature tree, or something to attract native birds, there are excellent small evergreens to suit every space and style.
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.
Acacia howittii (Sticky Wattle)
Acacia howittii, commonly known as the Sticky Wattle tree, is a fast-growing, small tree that is grown for its weeping growth habit. The branches hang from a central trunk and host small, green leaves as well as fragrant, yellow flowers in summer. This evergreen grows to about 2.5 m tall and 80 cm wide with a columnar habit. Acacia howittii makes for an impressive specimen and is often planted as a feature tree in a mixed planting.
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