cypress hedge trees

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Cypress hedge trees are a top choice for Kiwi gardeners seeking privacy, shelter, and classic good looks in their landscape. Known for their rapid growth, lush green appearance, and excellent screening capabilities, these versatile evergreens are ideal for creating living boundaries that thrive in New Zealand’s varied climates. Whether you’re looking to establish a formal hedge, windbreak, or simply add structure to your garden, cypress hedge trees offer robust solutions that are easy to maintain and thrive with minimal fuss.

Cupressus 'Blue Ice' (Blue Arizona Cypress)

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Cupressus 'Blue Ice' is a striking evergreen conifer admired for its vibrant icy blue foliage and strong upright growth habit. This hardy tree provides year round colour, structure, and privacy in NZ landscapes while also creating an eye catching feature in modern and formal gardens. Its dense pyramidal shape makes it ideal for hedging, screening, avenue planting, and feature planting where distinctive foliage colour and low maintenance performance are desired. Cupressus 'Blue Ice' is highly valued for its resilience, fast growth, and year round landscape appeal.

Buy Cupressus 'Blue Ice' (Blue Arizona Cypress)

From $176.17

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Conifers

Height: 20.00 m

Spread: 3.00 m

Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind

Garden uses: Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen

Garden styles: Coastal, Formal, Japanese

Cupressus Green Spire

Cupressus Green Spire is a conifer valued for its slender, upright habit that brings an architectural effect. It carries fine, dark -green foliage which is held tightly on upright branches as it grows to 5 m tall and 90 cm wide. Cupressus Green Spire is a great plant for bringing height and depth to plantings and it often planted in a series or as pillars at an entranceway.

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From $28.28

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Conifers

Height: 5.00 m

Spread: 90 cm

Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy

Garden uses: Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen

Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern

Cupressus 'Blue Ice' (Blue Arizona Cypress)

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Why Choose Cypress Hedge Trees?

Cypress hedge trees are celebrated for their dense foliage, which forms an impenetrable barrier, perfect for privacy and reducing noise from busy roads or neighbours. Their evergreen nature ensures your garden remains vibrant year-round, without the bare look common to deciduous hedges in winter. The resilience of cypress species makes them suitable for coastal and rural properties, coping well with wind and different soil conditions.

Popular Varieties of Cypress Hedge Trees

Several standout varieties make excellent choices for your garden. The ever-popular Cupressus leylandii is renowned for its exceptional growth speed, shooting up to create a dense screen in short order. For gardeners wanting a slightly more compact form, Cupressus leylandii Ferndown offers reliable performance with a neat and tidy habit. If you’re after a refined, pale green effect, Cupressus Stapehill delivers terrific structure for more formal hedges. The elegant Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Haggerston Grey' is another popular choice, boasting silvery-green foliage that adds a unique touch to boundary plantings.

Planting and Caring for Cypress Hedges

Proper site preparation and planting are the key to a successful cypress hedge. Choose a sunny to partially shaded position and enrich the soil with compost before planting. Space your cypress hedge trees approximately one metre apart for a seamless green wall, or slightly wider if you prefer a more open look. Regular watering while young and mulching will help your hedge establish quickly. Once established, cypress hedges are low-maintenance, requiring just a trim in late summer to maintain their shape and keep them bushy.

Year-Round Benefits and Landscape Uses

Beyond traditional hedging, cypress hedge trees can also star as windbreaks and shelter belts, protecting more delicate garden plants and enhancing the comfort of outdoor living areas. Their fire-retardant foliage and fast growth make them especially useful on larger properties that need quick results. For groundcover or low-growing options, consider Cupressus Greenstead Magnificent, which offers the same resilience in a more compact package, ideal for foundation planting or border edging.

Transform your garden’s boundaries, create secure shelter, and enjoy instant privacy with the timeless appeal of cypress hedge trees. Explore our full range and find the perfect fit for your outdoor space.

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