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fast growing flowering evergreen trees

Looking to transform your garden with fast growing flowering evergreen trees? Whether you want year-round greenery, beautiful blooms, or a privacy screen that matures quickly, choosing the right evergreens can be a game-changer for your landscape. Fast growing flowering evergreen trees are ideal for New Zealand gardens, offering the perfect mix of speed, resilience, and vibrant colour. With so many excellent options, you can enjoy lush foliage and seasonal flowers—without a long wait.

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

Ficus Hillii (Australian Banyan)

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Ficus hillii (Evergreen Fig, Hill's Fig) is a fast growing evergreen tree valued for its dense glossy green foliage and excellent screening ability. This popular fig performs very well in New Zealand gardens, particularly in warmer regions and sheltered sites. It is ideal for gardeners wanting privacy, shelter, or a strong structural tree. Ficus hillii (Evergreen Fig, Hill's Fig) provides year round greenery and quickly forms an effective hedge or specimen tree.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Trees
Height: 12.00 m
Spread: 5.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Formal, Japanese, Modern
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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 showy, white flowers through late spring and summer. The fragrant flowers are borne amidst the glossy, dark green leaves which serve as a lovely backdrop. It grows with a rounded habit to about 4 m tall and 3 m wide and responds well to trimming. Magnolia Jade Emperor makes for a lovely specimen and is commonly added to a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, or grown as a hedge.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Trees
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
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Brunfelsia Blue Moon (Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Flower)

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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...

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Chiranthodendron pentadactylon (Monkeys Hand Tree)

Commonly known as the Monkeys Hand Tree, this is an evergreen tree grown for its flowers and stature. Amidst the lush, green foliage are borne showy...

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Melia azedarach, commonly known as Bead Tree, White Cedar or Persian Lilac, is a fast-growing deciduous tree admired for its feathery foliage and...

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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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Dichroa Blue Stars (Evergreen Hydrangea)

Dichroa 'Blue Stars' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its clusters of intense blue star shaped flowers followed by brilliant metallic blue...

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Magnolia JC Williams (Magnolia Tree JC Williams)

Magnolia JC Williams bears masses of large and showy, rose-purple flowers through late winter and early spring. These are borne on the naked stems...

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Lomandra Evergreen Baby

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Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiata' (Tulip Tree)

Liriodendron tulipifera fastigiata, also known as the Upright Tulip Tree, is a stunning deciduous tree admired for its narrow, columnar form. It...

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Schefflera arboricola (Dwarf Umbrella Tree)

The Schefflera arboricola plant, commonly known as the Dwarf Umbrella Tree, is an evergreen shrub commonly grown as a houseplant. The foliage is mid...

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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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Cedrela sinensis Flamingo (Toon Tree)

Cedrela sinensis Flamingo is a highly colourful, deciduous tree featuring bright, salmon-pink foliage in spring which ages to cream-yellow, and then...

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Magnolia Margaret Helen (Magnolia Tree Margaret Helen)

Magnolia Margaret Helen is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, rose-pink flowers through late winter and early spring. These are...

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Ozothamnus Springtime White (Rice Flower)

“Springtime White” is a shrub grown for its prolific flowering and drought tolerance. Clusters of white flowers with a paper-like appearance are...

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Cassia John Ball (Buttercup Tree)

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Chaenomeles 'Alarm' is a hardy deciduous shrub prized for its vivid bright red flowers that appear in late winter and early spring. This classic...

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Magnolia liliiflora Nigra (Magnolia Tree Nigra)

Magnolia liliiflora Nigra, commonly known as Black Lily, is a stunning tree that bears masses of large and showy, purple flowers from late winter...

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Magnolia Amethyst Flame (Amethyst Flame Magnolia Tree)

Magnolia Amethyst Flame is a smaller tree that bears masses of large and showy, bright red-purple flowers in late winter and early spring on the...

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Liriope 'Evergreen Giant'

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Dacrydium cupressinum, commonly known as Rimu or Red Pine, is an iconic and slow-growing tree. The juvenile form features drooping branches densely...

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Magnolia Strawberry Fields (Strawberry Fields Magnolia Tree)

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Chaenomeles Double Take Orange (Flowering Quince)

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Magnolia Deryk (Magnolia Tree Deryk)

Magnolia Deryk is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, dark red-purple flowers from late winter until early spring. The flowers are...

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Ulmus Lobel (Dutch Elm Tree)

Ulmus Lobel is a variety of Dutch Elm tree grown for its colourful foliage and narrow form. The leaves emerge a fresh green colour in spring, age to...

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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

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Tree Fertiliser (Tree Fertiliser)

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Ficus Hillii (Australian Banyan)

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Why Choose Fast Growing Flowering Evergreen Trees?

Fast growing flowering evergreen trees provide a multitude of landscaping benefits. Because these trees retain their leaves throughout the year, they offer continuous shade and privacy, block out wind and noise, and create an attractive backdrop in every season. Their rapid growth means you’ll create mature green spaces or shelter belts in just a few years. Plus, the added bonus of colourful blossoms enhances your property’s appeal by attracting birds, bees, and other pollinators.

Top Choices for Fast Growing Flowering Evergreen Trees

If you’re searching for striking options in New Zealand, consider these popular varieties:

Planting and Care Tips

Establishing fast growing flowering evergreen trees is simple with the right preparation:

  1. Choose a well-drained, sunny position (unless a semi-shade lover).
  2. Ensure soil is enriched with organic compost to support robust root growth.
  3. Water regularly during the first year until the tree is established.
  4. Apply mulch around the base to lock in moisture and deter weeds.
  5. Prune lightly after flowering to encourage bushy growth and even faster coverage.

Transform Your Garden This Season

With the many beautiful fast growing flowering evergreen trees available, you can create a lush, vibrant landscape in record time. Browse selections such as Ficus Hillii (Australian Banyan), Magnolia Jade Emperor (Evergreen Magnolia Jade Emperor), and Fuchsia arborescens (Tree Fuchsia) to find the perfect trees for your garden. You'll be enjoying a beautiful, flowering oasis sooner than you think.


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