dodonaea viscosa hedge
Looking for a fast-growing, beautiful, and resilient hedge for your New Zealand garden? A dodonaea viscosa hedge is a top choice for gardeners seeking both performance and style. Known also as the Green Ake Ake, this versatile native shrub offers dense foliage, wind resistance, and year-round interest—making it ideal for privacy screens, windbreaks, and statement borders. Whether you're landscaping a coastal property or simply want a hardy alternative to traditional hedging plants, a dodonaea viscosa hedge stands out for its adaptability to various soil types and its tolerance to dry conditions. Read on to discover why this striking shrub is perfect for contemporary Kiwi gardens.
Dodonaea viscosa (Green Ake Ake)
Dodonaea viscosa, commonly known as the Green Ake Ake, features lush, bright green leaves which are held densely off upright stems. The foliage is adorned with masses of small, pink flowers in summer as it grows to 4 m tall and 2.5 m wide. Dodonaea viscosa is commonly trimmed into a hedge, grown as an informal hedge, included in mixed or native plantings, used for riparian planting, grown as a screen, or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants.
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Buxus microphylla (Littleleaf Boxwood)
Buxus microphylla, commonly known as Japanese Box or Littleleaf Boxwood, is a compact evergreen shrub renowned for its dense, glossy green foliage and adaptability to shaping. Ideal for formal hedges, borders, and topiary, it maintains its vibrant colour year-round. With excellent cold tolerance and minimal shaping required, it's a reliable choice for formal gardens, cottage landscapes, and container planting throughout New Zealand.
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