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deciduous trees for privacy

Looking to create a natural, attractive privacy screen in your garden? Deciduous trees for privacy are an excellent solution for most New Zealand landscapes. These versatile trees can offer lush, leafy coverage during the warmer months while allowing sunlight through in winter, making your outdoor space comfortable and private year-round. Whether you want to shield a patio from neighbouring views, create windbreaks, or introduce seasonal interest, choosing deciduous trees for privacy provides flexibility and beauty in equal measure.

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Acer Brandywine (Brandywine Maple)

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Acer rubrum Brandywine is an outstanding deciduous tree grown for its lovely form and striking autumn colours. It features lush, mid-green foliage through spring and summer which turns impressive shades of red as autumn progresses. It grows with an upright and rounded habit to eventually reach 10 m tall and 5 m wide. Acer Brandywine makes for a magnificent specimen and is ideal for avenues, parks, and large gardens.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 10.00 m
Spread: 5.00 m
Garden uses: Avenues, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Acer platanoides Globosum (Acer Globosum)

Acer platanoides Globosum is a deciduous tree grown for its lush foliage and stunning form. It produces a symmetrical and rounded head of mid-green foliage on a solitary trunk which is formed without trimming. As autumn progresses the leaves develop colourful yellow tones before falling. It typically grows to 4 m tall and 3 m wide. Acer Globosum makes for a fantastic specimen and is well suited to growing around outdoor living areas, adding to a mixed planting, using in an avenue planting, or maintaining in a courtyard garden.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Garden uses: Avenues, Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Magnolia Charles Raffill (Magnolia campbellii Charles Raffill)

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Magnolia Strawberry Fields (Strawberry Fields Magnolia Tree)

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Tilia europaea

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Metasequoia glyptostroboides (Dawn Redwood)

Metasequoia glyptostroboides, commonly known as the Dawn Redwood, is a deciduous tree that features fine, needle like, rich-green leaves which turn...

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Carpinus betulus

Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) is a handsome deciduous tree valued for its dense leafy canopy, attractive fluted grey trunk, and brilliant golden autumn...

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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

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Platanus acerifolia

Platanus acerifolia, commonly known as the London Plane Tree, is a large, deciduous tree grown for its foliage, stature, and showy fruits. The...

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Quercus ellipsoidalis

Quercus ellipsoidalis, commonly known as the Northern Pin Oak tree, is a deciduous tree that features colourful autumn foliage. The foliage emerges...

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Cedrela sinensis 'Flamingo' (Toon Tree)

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Fraxinus Green Glow

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Prunus Kanzan

Prunus Kanzan is a variety of Flowering Cherry that features masses of double, rich pink blossoms through spring. This deciduous tree grows with a...

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Magnolia Deryk (Magnolia Tree Deryk)

Magnolia Deryk is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, dark red-purple flowers from late winter until early spring. The flowers are...

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Magnolia Heaven Scent (Magnolia soulangeana Heaven Scent)

Magnolia soulangeana Heaven Scent is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, pink flowers through late winter and early spring. These...

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Melia azedarach (Bead Tree)

Melia azedarach, commonly known as Bead Tree, White Cedar or Persian Lilac, is a fast-growing deciduous tree admired for its feathery foliage and...

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Taxodium distichum Cascade Falls

Taxodium distichum Cascade Falls is a variety of the commonly known, Swamp Cypress, and is a fabulous weeping tree that will tolerate heavy soils...

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Magnolia Margaret Helen (Magnolia Tree Margaret Helen)

Magnolia Margaret Helen is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, rose-pink flowers through late winter and early spring. These are...

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A colourful Ginkgo biloba specimen tree with yellow, autumn foliage.
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Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as the Maidenhair Tree, is a deciduous tree grown for its form, foliage, and rich autumn colours. It produces...

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Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiata' trees with yellow foliage in autumn.
Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiata' (Tulip Tree)

Liriodendron tulipifera fastigiata, also known as the Upright Tulip Tree, is a stunning deciduous tree admired for its narrow, columnar form. It...

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Fig Mrs Williams

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Acer platanoides Princeton Gold (Princeton Gold Maple Tree)

Acer platanoides Princeton Gold is a variety of the commonly known, Plane-Leaved Maple, and is a medium sized tree with fantastic foliage. The leaves...

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Taxodium distichum (Bald Cypress)

Taxodium distichum, commonly known as the Bald Cypress or Swamp Cypress, is a conifer that grows as an upright tree to about 30 m tall and 8 m wide...

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Acer Esk Sunset (Eskimo Sunset Maple)

Acer pseudoplatanus Esk Sunset, commonly known as the Eskimo Sunset Sycamore Maple, is grown for its rich and colourful foliage. The lush leaves on...

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Ginkgo biloba Pendula

Ginkgo biloba Pendula is grown for its colourful foliage and weeping growth habit. This deciduous tree has distinctive, fan-shaped, rich green leaves...

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Almond All in One

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Acer palmatum Fjellheim (Fjellheim Japanese Maple)

Acer palmatum Fjellheim is an impressive Japanese Maple featuring a rich display of delicate foliage held on colourful stems. Leaves on this small...

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Magnolia liliiflora Nigra (Magnolia Tree Nigra)

Magnolia liliiflora Nigra, commonly known as Black Lily, is a stunning tree that bears masses of large and showy, purple flowers from late winter...

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Apple Wandin Glory (Wandin Glory Apple)

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Ulmus Lobel (Dutch Elm Tree)

Ulmus Lobel is a variety of Dutch Elm tree grown for its colourful foliage and narrow form. The leaves emerge a fresh green colour in spring, age to...

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Pear Doyenne du Comice (Comice Pear Tree)

The Comice pear tree (Pyrus communis Doyenne du Comice) is regarded as having the best flavour of all the pear varieties. It bears green skinned...

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Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu Tree)

Dacrydium cupressinum, commonly known as Rimu or Red Pine, is an iconic and slow-growing tree. The juvenile form features drooping branches densely...

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Acer Brandywine (Brandywine Maple)

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Why Choose Deciduous Trees for Privacy?

Deciduous trees are ideal for privacy because they establish a dense canopy during spring and summer, offering a living green barrier from prying eyes and street noise. In autumn, these trees put on a stunning display of colour, while in winter, their bare branches can still provide a soft visual screen that doesn’t completely block out the sunlight. Unlike fast-growing hedges, deciduous trees add architectural interest with their changing forms and textured bark, enhancing your garden’s aesthetics all year.

Top Deciduous Trees for Privacy in New Zealand

When selecting deciduous trees for privacy, consider their mature height, growth rate, and maintenance needs. Here are some outstanding choices for New Zealand gardens:

Metasequoia glyptostroboides (Dawn Redwood)

A majestic tree with feathery green foliage, the Metasequoia glyptostroboides (Dawn Redwood) is fast-growing and delivers excellent screening. Its foliage turns a beautiful coppery red in autumn, adding seasonal flair while maintaining a structured silhouette throughout winter.

Acer platanoides Princeton Gold (Princeton Gold Maple Tree)

A favourite for its striking golden foliage, the Acer platanoides Princeton Gold (Princeton Gold Maple Tree) forms a dense canopy perfect for summertime privacy. This maple offers vibrant colour from spring through autumn and brings architectural form to your landscape even in leaf-off months.

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

With a compact, upright habit, the Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ) is ideal for smaller spaces or mixed screens. Its lacy foliage and clusters of bright red berries attract native birds, bringing added life and privacy benefits to your garden.

Tips for Planting Deciduous Trees for Privacy

Explore Other Screening Options

If you're interested in evergreen alternatives or want to blend deciduous and evergreen trees for privacy, consider species like Ficus Hillii (Australian Banyan) for year-round coverage, or the attractive Eucalyptus Baby Blue (Silver Gum) for a silvery contrast within your planting design.

Creating a private haven with deciduous trees is both practical and rewarding. With the right choices and thoughtful planning, you can enjoy seasonal beauty, natural privacy, and a garden that feels uniquely your own.


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