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 sempervirens (Boxwood)
Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as English Box or Box Hedge, is a classic evergreen shrub popular in New Zealand for formal hedging and topiary. It features small, glossy green leaves and a dense, slow-growing habit, typically reaching 1–2 metres in height. Ideal for clipped borders, knot gardens, and low-maintenance structure, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. With regular trimming, Buxus sempervirens provides a timeless, elegant framework for both traditional and modern garden designs.
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