common hedge plants nz
Choosing the right hedge plants can make all the difference when designing a beautiful, private, and low-maintenance garden in New Zealand. With our unique climate, finding hedge varieties that thrive locally is key to achieving a lush green boundary or a tidy formal look. Whether you want a quick-growing privacy screen or a classic trimmed edge, this guide to common hedge plants NZ will help you select proven performers suited to our soils and conditions.
Griselinia 'Broadway Mint'
Griselinia Broadway Mint, commonly known as NZ Broadleaf, is a fast-growing, evergreen New Zealand native shrub prized for its dense, glossy lime-green foliage and natural resilience. Ideal for hedging, screening, or coastal planting, this hardy variety thrives in various conditions and offers year-round colour with minimal maintenance. Whether you're creating a formal hedge or a wind-tolerant garden boundary, Griselinia Broadway Mint delivers vibrant structure and reliable performance across New Zealand landscapes.
From $16.13
Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood)
Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as English Box or Box Hedge, is a classic evergreen shrub popular in New Zealand for formal hedging and topiary. It features small, glossy green leaves and a dense, slow-growing habit, typically reaching 1–2 metres in height. Ideal for clipped borders, knot gardens, and low-maintenance structure, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. With regular trimming, Buxus sempervirens provides a timeless, elegant framework for both traditional and modern garden designs.
From $18.23
