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fast growing cypress trees

If you’re searching for fast growing cypress trees to quickly transform your garden with vibrant evergreen foliage and elegant structure, you’ve come to the right place. Cypress trees are prized in New Zealand landscapes for their rapid growth, drought tolerance, and striking architecture—making them the ideal choice for hedging, screening, windbreaks, or showpiece plantings. Whether you’re looking to establish privacy, add vertical interest, or simply enjoy lush greenery year-round, selecting the right cypress variety is key.

Cupressus 'Blue Ice' (Blue Arizona Cypress)

Cupressus 'Blue Ice' is a striking evergreen conifer admired for its vibrant icy blue foliage and strong upright growth habit. This hardy tree provides year round colour, structure, and privacy in NZ landscapes while also creating an eye catching feature in modern and formal gardens. Its dense pyramidal shape makes it ideal for hedging, screening, avenue planting, and feature planting where distinctive foliage colour and low maintenance performance are desired. Cupressus 'Blue Ice' is highly valued for its resilience, fast growth, and year round landscape appeal.

Buy Cupressus 'Blue Ice' (Blue Arizona Cypress)

From $176.17

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Conifers

Height: 20.00 m

Spread: 3.00 m

Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind

Garden uses: Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen

Garden styles: Coastal, Formal, Japanese

Cupressus ovensii

Cupressus ovensii (Ovens Cypress) is a hardy evergreen conifer admired for its fine textured foliage and dense upright growth habit. This resilient tree provides year round structure, greenery, and shelter in NZ landscapes while also creating an attractive natural feature in larger gardens and rural settings. Its strong branching and evergreen foliage make it ideal for shelter planting, screening, windbreaks, and feature planting where hardy low maintenance trees are desired. Cupressus ovensii is highly valued for its adaptability, resilience, and year round landscape appeal.

Buy Cupressus ovensii

From $277.74

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Conifers

Height: 25.00 m

Spread: 8.00 m

Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind

Garden uses: Hedging, Screening

Garden styles: Coastal, Forestry, Formal

Why Choose Fast Growing Cypress Trees?

Fast growing cypress trees offer swift results for gardeners who want to achieve mature landscaping without the extended wait. Their vigorous growth means you can enjoy shade, shelter, or a stately driveway avenue in just a few seasons. Cypress trees are generally low maintenance and thrive in varied soil conditions across New Zealand, with many varieties suited to coastal, rural, and urban gardens.

Besides their attractive foliage and texture, fast growing cypress trees are resilient against pests and diseases. With their upright forms and dense habit, they make excellent windbreaks or privacy screens and are often chosen for boundary planting or shelterbelt projects.

Top Fast Growing Cypress Tree Varieties

Several cypress varieties are renowned for their speedy growth and adaptability in New Zealand’s climate. Here are some standout options for gardeners seeking fast growing cypress trees:

Cupressus glabra (Arizona Cypress)

The Cupressus glabra (Arizona Cypress) is a top choice for fast growing cypress trees, thriving in dry, sunny locations. Its blue-green foliage, neat structure, and resilience make it ideal for windbreaks, screening, and specimen planting. Arizona Cypress can grow up to a metre per year in the right conditions, providing quick results for your landscape.

Cupressus Ovensii

For rapid growth and adaptability, Cupressus Ovensii performs exceptionally well throughout New Zealand. This vigorous hybrid cypress is perfect for shelterbelts or large gardens, offering dense foliage and a classic conifer silhouette. Its robust growth makes it one of the fastest options for establishing green boundaries.

Cupressus Blue Ice (Blue Arizona Cypress)

If you want a striking silvery-blue hue alongside fast growth, the Cupressus Blue Ice (Blue Arizona Cypress) is an excellent choice. Its unique colour adds interest and contrast—ideal as a feature tree or for contemporary hedging. This selection is both quick to establish and visually impressive.

Cupressus sempervirens Stricta (Pencil Cypress)

For narrow spaces and formal avenues, the Cupressus sempervirens Stricta (Pencil Cypress) offers rapid vertical growth and a distinctive, slender form. Pencil Cypress is perfect for defining architectural lines or creating Mediterranean-inspired gardens.

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (Lawson Cypress)

The Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (Lawson Cypress) is a popular fast growing cypress tree for hedges and shelterbelts. It’s known for its lush, feathery foliage and quick establishment, making it an attractive and practical solution for privacy or wind protection.

Helpful Planting Tips for Fast Growing Cypress Trees

To maximise the performance of your fast growing cypress trees, plant in well-drained soil and provide regular watering during establishment. Mulching will keep roots cool and suppress weeds, while annual feeding encourages lush growth. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape your cypress and maintain dense foliage. Whether for large shelterbelts or compact garden screens, these cypress varieties promise swift and stunning results in Kiwi gardens.

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