If you’re searching for an effective, low-maintenance solution to create a private, tranquil sanctuary in your backyard, planting evergreen trees for privacy is the ultimate answer. Evergreen trees provide dense year-round foliage, naturally blocking nosy neighbours, busy streets, or unwanted views while giving your garden a lush, green backdrop, even during winter. Choosing quality evergreen trees is a smart investment for New Zealanders wanting shelter, wind protection, and an attractive landscape that thrives in our unique climate.

Sequoiadendron giganteum, commonly known as the Giant Redwood, is a large, evergreen tree and aptly named for its red coloured wood. It features feathery, dark green foliage which is held on broad branches emerging off a central trunk as it grows to about 60 m tall and 20 m wide over several hundred years. The Giant Redwood is commonly grown as a specimen, planted to provide shelter, or used for timber production.

Daphniphyllum macropodum is a truly impressive evergreen tree. The young growth in spring resembles masses of miniature Cycads and has red hues. Older foliage sits as a rosette with a downward arch and is dark green. The combination of old and new foliage produces quite a dramatic display and affords the tree a lush appearance. Clusters of small, cream flowers in spring result in purple berries in autumn. It typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this tree are achieved when it is grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of moderate frost once established. This evergreen is typically grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, maintained in a courtyard garden, included in a tropical garden, or planted around outdoor living areas.
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