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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.

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Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' (Pencil Cypress)

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Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' is a tall narrow evergreen conifer admired for its dense upright form and rich dark green foliage. This classic architectural tree provides year round structure, privacy, and formality in NZ landscapes while also creating a striking vertical feature in modern and Mediterranean inspired gardens.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Conifers
Height: 20.00 m
Spread: 75 cm
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles: Architectural, Formal, Mediterranean, Modern
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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.

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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
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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...

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Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' (Pencil Cypress)

Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' is a tall narrow evergreen conifer admired for its dense upright form and rich dark green foliage. This classic...

From$179.91
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Cupressus 'Blue Ice' (Blue Arizona Cypress)

Cupressus 'Blue Ice' is a striking evergreen conifer admired for its vibrant icy blue foliage and strong upright growth habit. This hardy tree...

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Cupressus 'Totem'

Cupressus 'Totem', otherwise known as the Totem Cypress, is a conifer valued for its slender, upright habit that brings an architectural effect. It...

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Cupressus ovensii

Cupressus ovensii (Ovens Cypress) is a hardy evergreen conifer admired for its fine textured foliage and dense upright growth habit. This resilient...

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Cupressus 'Gracilis'

Cupressus 'Gracilis' (Italian Spruce) is a tall narrow evergreen conifer admired for its elegant upright growth habit and dense dark green foliage...

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Cupressus Stapehill

Cupressus Stapehill is a fast-growing conifer featuring feathery, light green leaves which are held densely on somewhat pendulous branches. It grows...

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Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Haggerston Grey'

Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Haggerston Grey' is a fast growing evergreen conifer admired for its dense, upright form and striking blue grey foliage...

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Cupressus Sky Tower

Cupressus Sky Tower, commonly known as the Tuscan Cypress is valued for its slender, upright habit that brings an architectural effect. It carries...

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Cupressus gigantea, commonly known as Tibetan Cypress, is grown for its impressive stature and colourful foliage. Blue-grey foliage is held densely...

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Cupressus sempervirens (Pencil Cypress)

Cupressus sempervirens (Italian Cypress) is a tall narrow evergreen conifer admired for its elegant upright form and dense dark green foliage. This...

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Cupressus Golden Pyramid

Cupressus 'Golden Pyramid' is a striking evergreen conifer valued for its brilliant golden foliage and naturally narrow pyramidal form. It provides...

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Cupressus torulosa (Himalayan Cypress)

Cupressus torulosa (Himalayan Cypress) is a graceful evergreen conifer admired for its elegant pendulous branches, rich green foliage, and impressive...

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Cupressus Greenstead Magnificent ground cover plant with grey-green foliage.
Cupressus Greenstead Magnificent

Cupressus 'Greenstead Magnificent' is a handsome evergreen conifer valued for its dense rich green foliage and naturally upright form. It provides...

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Cupressus Lemon Spire small trees.
Cupressus 'Lemon Spire'

Cupressus ‘Lemon Spire’ is a striking evergreen conifer known for its narrow, columnar form and vibrant golden-yellow foliage. Its dense, upright...

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Cupressus glabra

Cupressus glabra (Smooth Arizona Cypress) is a striking evergreen conifer admired for its smooth bark and attractive blue grey foliage. This hardy...

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Cupressus macrocarpa 'Aurea'

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Aurea' is a striking evergreen conifer prized for its vibrant golden foliage and naturally dense growth. It provides year round...

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Cupressus Brunniana Aurea

Cupressus 'Brunniana Aurea' is an elegant evergreen conifer prized for its bright golden foliage, dense pyramidal form, and year round colour. This...

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Cupressus macrocarpa 'Fine Gold' tree with yellow foliage.
Cupressus macrocarpa 'Fine Gold'

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Fine Gold' is a striking evergreen conifer admired for its vibrant golden foliage and naturally compact growth habit. This...

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Cupressus Limelight

Cupressus 'Limelight' is a striking evergreen conifer admired for its bright lime green foliage and naturally dense upright habit. The vibrant colour...

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Cupressus sempervirens 'Swanes Gold'

Cupressus sempervirens 'Swanes Gold' is a striking evergreen conifer admired for its vibrant golden foliage and elegant upright growth habit. This...

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Cupressus lusitanica 'Mangamahoe'

Cupressus lusitanica 'Mangamahoe' is a vigorous evergreen conifer valued for its attractive blue green foliage, upright habit, and excellent shelter...

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Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Pillar'

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Pillar' is a striking evergreen conifer admired for its vibrant golden foliage and narrow upright growth habit. This...

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Cupressus cashmeriana tree with olive-green, pendulous foliage.
Cupressus cashmeriana

Cupressus cashmeriana (Bhutan Cypress) is an elegant evergreen conifer valued for its soft blue green foliage and graceful weeping habit. Well suited...

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Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' (Pencil 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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