evergreen coniferous tree
Looking for an evergreen coniferous tree to enhance your New Zealand garden? These timeless classics are well-loved for their year-round greenery, architectural form, and low-maintenance nature. Evergreen coniferous trees come in a diverse range of shapes and sizes, from stately giants to compact ornamental specimens. Whether you want to create a privacy screen, add a striking specimen tree, or provide habitat for native birds, choosing the right evergreen coniferous tree can make a dramatic impact on your landscape.
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 clothed with short, light green, needle-like leaves. A mature tree has a broad crown and eventually reaches a height of 25 m and a width of 10 m, with leaves that are now short and sharp. Dacrydium cupressinum is suited to revegetation plantings or for growing as a specimen in a large garden or park.
From $97.13
Podocarpus henkelii (Yellowwood)
Podocarpus henkelii, commonly known as Henkels Yellowwood, features dense and lush, dark green foliage which is held in a pendulous manner. This evergreen grows with a tall and rounded habit to about 12 m tall and 6 m wide. Podocarpus henkelii makes for a lovely specimen in a NZ garden and is also well suited to being used for screening and shelter, planting to soften a bland wall, or being included in a mixed planting.
From $299.92
