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evergreen trees 3m high

Evergreen trees 3m high are a superb choice for New Zealand gardens, offering year-round greenery, structure, and privacy at a manageable size. Whether you’re designing a low-maintenance screen, seeking a statement feature for your landscape, or looking for productive fruit trees that stay lush all year, selecting the right evergreen at 3 metres high ensures instant impact and long-term enjoyment.

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Olive J5

Olea J5 is a variety of Olive tree that produces high yields of large fruit. The fruit are often squeezed to produce an oil with a distinct, fruity taste or they can be eaten fresh. They are dark purple-black when mature in autumn and originate from white-cream flowers in summer. The foliage comprises grey-green leaves as it grows to 3 m tall and the same wide. This is one of the more popular olive tree varieties and is often grown for fruit production. Olea J5 also makes for an impressive specimen tree and is useful for screening, hedging, and topiary.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Fruit Trees
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
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Olive Koroneiki

Olea Koroneiki is a variety of Olive tree grown for its high yields of small fruit. The fruit are often squeezed to produce an oil with a distinct, fruity taste or they can be eaten fresh during autumn. The foliage comprises grey-green leaves which are held on rigid branches as it grows to 3 m tall and the same wide. Olea Koroneiki is often grown for fruit production, but also makes for an impressive specimen tree. This olive is useful for screening, using as a windbreak, or being trimming either into a hedge or for topiary.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Fruit Trees
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
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Olive Verdale

Olea Verdale is a variety of Olive tree grown for its high yields of medium sized fruit. They are dark purple-black when mature in autumn and...

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Olive Manzanillo

Olea Manzanillo is a variety of Olive tree grown for its high yields of medium sized fruit. They are dark purple-black when mature in autumn and...

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Olive Leccino

Olea Leccino is a variety of Olive tree grown for its high-quality fruit. The medium-sized, dark purple-black fruit have a distinct, sweet taste and...

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Olive Rakino

Olea Rakino is a variety of Olive tree grown for its high-quality fruit. The medium-sized, dark purple-black fruit have a distinct taste and can be...

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Olive Ascolano

Olive Ascolano is grown for its high-quality fruit. The large, green fruit have a delicate, mild taste and can be squeezed to make a rich, tasty oil...

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Magnolia Jade Emperor (Evergreen Magnolia Jade Emperor)

Magnolia grandiflora Jade Emperor, commonly known as Southern Magnolia or Evergreen Magnolia, is a small tree that produces masses of large and...

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Magnolia Kay Parris (Magnolia grandiflora Kay Parris)

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A large Beilschmiedia tawa (Tawa tree).

Beilschmiedia tawa (Tawa Tree)

Beilschmiedia tawa, commonly known as the Tawa Tree, is a tall and graceful evergreen native to New Zealand. It is admired for its straight trunk...

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Magnolia Teddy Bear (Magnolia grandiflora Teddy Bear)

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Magnolia liliiflora Nigra (Magnolia Tree Nigra)

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Fuchsia arborescens tree with pink flowers and lush green foliage.

Fuchsia arborescens (Tree Fuchsia)

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Magnolia Margaret Helen (Magnolia Tree Margaret Helen)

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Cassia John Ball (Buttercup Tree)

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Apricot Royal Rosa

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Apricot Trevatt

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A Ficus hillii (Evergreen Fig) specimen tree with lush, green foliage.

Ficus Hillii (Australian Banyan)

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Sequoiadendron giganteum (Sequoia gigantea Tree)

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Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiata' (Tulip Tree)

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Fraxinus griffithii (Evergreen Ash)

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Crassula ovata (Money Tree)

Crassula ovata is a versatile plant ideal for New Zealand gardens, offering unique features and easy care.

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Schinus molle (California Pepper Tree)

Schinus molle, commonly known as the California Pepper Tree, is an evergreen tree grown for its attractive form and foliage. The leaves are bright...

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Lagunaria patersonia

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Camellia 'High Fragrance'

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Chiranthodendron pentadactylon (Monkeys Hand Tree)

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Olive El Greco

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Why Choose Evergreen Trees 3m High?

Selecting evergreen trees 3m high balances presence with practicality. These trees are tall enough to provide shelter from wind and neighbours, contribute constant foliage colours, and add vertical dimension to your planting scheme—without overwhelming smaller spaces. They’re ideal for boundary plantings, feature accents, hedge rows, and even edible gardens where form and function matter.

Best Evergreen Trees at 3 Metres for New Zealand Gardens

Some of the most desirable evergreen trees that reach around 3m in height include both ornamental and fruiting varieties. Olives are especially suited to New Zealand's varied climates and are celebrated for their attractive, silvery foliage, drought tolerance, and ability to thrive in coastal or urban landscapes.

Uses For 3m High Evergreen Trees in New Zealand

Evergreen trees at 3 metres in height lend themselves to a wide variety of uses in New Zealand gardens. Plant them as living screens to protect outdoor living areas from wind and sun, around pools or patios for a lush backdrop, or in rows along driveways for a stately approach. With olive trees such as Olive Koroneiki, Olive J5, Olive Verdale, Olive Manzanillo, and Olive Leccino, you’ll also enjoy a crop of delicious, homegrown fruit.

Caring For Evergreen Trees 3m High

Evergreen trees 3m high are hardy and low-maintenance, especially when given a sunny spot and well-drained soil. Prune lightly to shape in late winter or early spring. Feed with a balanced fertiliser after planting and once each year to encourage vigorous, healthy growth and ensure evergreen glory in every season.

Explore our range of evergreen olive trees and enjoy the year-round structure and beauty only evergreen trees 3m high can provide.


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