Searching for cupressaceae thuja brings you to one of New Zealand’s favourite plant families—the Thuja genus of the Cupressaceae, or cypress family. Highly valued for their evergreen foliage, delicate texture, and versatility in the landscape, Thuja species and cultivars thrive in local gardens and are perfect for hedging, privacy screens, and specimen planting. With their low-maintenance nature and reliable growth, Cupressaceae thuja plants offer both aesthetic and practical benefits for Kiwi gardeners.

Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis' is an elegant conifer that grows with a narrow and dense, pyramidal shape. The foliage is dark green, sometimes tinged bronze in winter, and produced with a somewhat layered effect to give the plant an interesting texture. It grows to 4 m in height and 1.5 m in width, and can be trimmed as necessary.
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Thuja 'Smaragd', commonly known as the Green or Emerald Cedar, grows with a narrow, dense, and columnar habit. The foliage is rich green, sometimes tinged bronze in winter, and produced with a somewhat layered effect to give the plant an interesting texture. It typically grows to 7 m in height and 2.5 m in width in full sun.
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