evergreen trees list
Looking for the perfect evergreen trees to add all-year structure and beauty to your garden? This evergreen trees list will guide you through some of the best options for New Zealand gardens, from stately giants to elegant ornamentals. Evergreen trees are a favourite choice because they retain their foliage throughout the year, providing privacy, shelter, and visual interest even in the depths of winter. Whether you need a windbreak, a feature tree, or want to create a lush, green landscape, our curated evergreen trees list includes striking specimens that thrive in a range of conditions.
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.
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Sequoiadendron giganteum (Sequoia gigantea Tree)
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.
