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fast growing native hedge nz

Looking for a fast growing native hedge NZ gardeners can rely on for privacy, shelter, and year-round beauty? New Zealand’s unique native plants offer excellent options for establishing quick, low-maintenance hedging that thrives in local conditions. Whether you’re after a windbreak, wildlife-friendly border, or simply want to create structure and lush greenery in your garden, there’s a native plant perfect for your needs.

Pittosporum tenuifolium (Kohuhu) lush green foliage.

Pittosporum tenuifolium

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Pittosporum tenuifolium, commonly known as Kohuhu or Black Matipo, is a fast-growing, evergreen native tree ideal for hedging, screening, and shelter in New Zealand gardens. It features wavy-edged green leaves on distinctive dark stems and produces small, sweetly scented purple flowers in spring. Reaching 4–6 metres tall, Kohuhu thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to coastal, windy, and dry conditions. Its tidy, upright form makes it a versatile and low-maintenance landscaping choice.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 10.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Griselinia Broadway Mint hedge with lush, green foliage.

Griselinia 'Broadway Mint'

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Griselinia Broadway Mint, commonly known as NZ Broadleaf, is a fast-growing, evergreen New Zealand native shrub prized for its dense, glossy lime-green foliage and natural resilience. Ideal for hedging, screening, or coastal planting, this hardy variety thrives in various conditions and offers year-round colour with minimal maintenance. Whether you're creating a formal hedge or a wind-tolerant garden boundary, Griselinia Broadway Mint delivers vibrant structure and reliable performance across New Zealand landscapes.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
A Kunzea robusta shrub with masses of pretty, white flowers.

Kunzea robusta

Kunzea robusta, commonly known as Kanuka or the White Tea Tree, is a fast-growing, NZ native tree. It features small, dark green leaves that release...

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A small Olearia solandri (Coastal Tree Daisy) shrub in a garden.

Olearia solandri

Olearia solandri, commonly known as the Coastal Tree Daisy, is a fast-growing shrub characterised by its impressive flowers. This NZ native features...

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Griselinia littoralis plant with lush, green foliage.

Griselinia littoralis

Griselinia littoralis, commonly known as Kapuka, is a popular New Zealand native shrub valued for its lush, glossy green foliage and dense, upright...

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Pittosporum eugenioides tree with lush, dark green foliage and cream-coloured flowers.

Pittosporum eugenioides (Tarata)

Pittosporum eugenioides, commonly known as Tarata or Lemonwood, is a fast-growing native New Zealand tree valued for its glossy green leaves and...

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Leptospermum Blossom Queen

Leptospermum Blossom Queen is a fast growing, NZ native shrub that produces stunning flowers. Double, pink flowers are borne in such proliferation...

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Griselinia 'Ardmore Emerald' hedge.

Griselinia 'Ardmore Emerald'

Griselinia Ardmore Emerald is a lush, NZ-native shrub known for its glossy, deep green foliage and dense, upright growth. It typically reaches 3-4...

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Aristotelia serrata (Wineberry) tree with masses of black berries.

Aristotelia serrata (Wineberry)

Aristotelia serrata, commonly known as Wineberry or Makomako, is a fast-growing, deciduous native tree of New Zealand. It features serrated green...

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Olearia traversii plant with white flowers and green foliage.

Olearia traversii

Olearia traversii, commonly known as Chatham Island Ake Ake, is a hardy New Zealand native tree valued for its upright form and resilience. This...

Myoporum laetum (Ngaio) tree with lush foliage and white flowers growing in a coastal location.

Myoporum laetum (Ngaio)

Myoporum laetum, commonly known as Ngaio, is a NZ native tree grown for its lush foliage and showy flowers. It features large, fleshy, green leaves...

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Pittosporum tobira green foliage and elegant white flowers.

Pittosporum tobira (Australian Laurel)

Pittosporum tobira, commonly known as Japanese Pittosporum or mock orange, is a versatile, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy, green foliage and...

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Coprosma repens 'Middlemore' high-quality plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.

Coprosma 'Middlemore'

Coprosma 'Middlemore' is a hardy New Zealand native shrub valued for its dense bright green foliage and compact rounded growth habit. Well suited to...

Pittosporum 'Oliver Twist' small, green foliage.

Pittosporum 'Oliver Twist'

Pittosporum 'Oliver Twist' is a NZ native shrub with small, olive-green leaves held densely on narrow, black stems. This evergreen typically grows to...

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Pittosporum Silver Pillar

Pittosporum Silver Pillar is a NZ native that features small leaves that are variegated mid-green with a cream margin and held on dark stems. It...

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Corokia 'Geenty's Green' hedge.

Corokia 'Geenty's Green'

Corokia 'Geenty's Green' is a hardy, NZ native shrub that bears narrow, olive-green leaves that have a silver underside. Masses of small, star-like...

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Melicytus ramiflorus (Mahoe) tree with lush, green foliage.

Melicytus ramiflorus

Melicytus ramiflorus, commonly known as Mahoe or Whiteywood, is a mid-sized, NZ native tree featuring lush foliage which is bright green and tends to...

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Pittosporum tenuifolium Variegata

Pittosporum tenuifolium Variegata features dark green leaves that are edged with cream and held densely on dark stems. This is a very tidy NZ native...

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Pittosporum crassifolium (Karo) olive-green foliage and red flowers.

Pittosporum crassifolium (Karo)

Pittosporum crassifolium, commonly known as Karo, is a hardy, evergreen shrub or small tree native to New Zealand. It features dense, grey-green...

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Pseudowintera colorata colourful foliage.

Pseudowintera colorata

Pseudowintera colorata, commonly known as Mountain Horopito, is a NZ native shrub grown for its colourful foliage. New growth has dominant red tones...

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A well trimmed Olearia paniculata (Akiraho) hedge.

Olearia paniculata (Akiraho)

Olearia paniculata, commonly known as Akiraho, is an evergreen, NZ native shrub featuring leathery, lemon-green leaves with a wavy margin. The...

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A lush Coprosma repens shrub growing in a shaded position.

Coprosma repens (Mirror Plant)

Coprosma repens, also known as Taupata or Mirror Plant, is a robust New Zealand native shrub featuring lush, glossy green foliage. Growing up to 3...

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Myrsine australis tree with green leaves and red stems.

Myrsine australis

Myrsine australis, commonly known as Red Matipo, is a hardy and versatile NZ native shrub. This evergreen plant is admired for its glossy green...

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Coprosma Scarlett O'Hara (Mirror Bush)

Coprosma Scarlett O’Hara, commonly known as Mirror Bush, is a NZ native shrub that carries small and glossy, dark red and orange variegated foliage...

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Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lime' plants with lush, green foliage.

Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lime'

Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lime' is a bright and eye catching honeysuckle valued for its vivid lime foliage and compact, tidy habit. This hardy shrub...

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Leptospermum Princess Anne

Leptospermum Princess Anne is a hardy New Zealand native shrub celebrated for its stunning double white flowers with maroon centres and aromatic...

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Leptospermum Coral Candy

Leptospermum Coral Candy is a hardy New Zealand native shrub celebrated for its stunning double pink flowers and aromatic foliage. Perfect for adding...

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A tui feeding on the berries and flowers in a Pseudopanax arboreus (Whauwhaupaku) tree.

Pseudopanax arboreus (Five-Finger)

Pseudopanax arboreus, commonly known as Five Finger or Whauwhaupaku, is a fast-growing NZ native tree that typically reaches 4–6 m tall. It features...

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A Sophora chathamica tree growing in a garden with green foliage.

Sophora chathamica

Sophora chathamica (Coastal Kōwhai) is a stunning New Zealand native tree known for its masses of bright yellow flowers that appear in early spring...

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Leptospermum Blossom

Leptospermum Blossom is a hardy New Zealand native shrub admired for its abundant flowers and dense foliage. Perfect for hedging, screening, or as a...

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Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' yellow and green foliage.

Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon'

Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' is an evergreen shrub often used instead of Buxus for hedges. It carries dense, upright branches that host small and...

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Leptospermum Blushing Star

Leptospermum Blushing Star is a hardy New Zealand native shrub celebrated for its delicate pink flowers and dense foliage. Perfect for adding soft...

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Why Choose a Fast Growing Native Hedge NZ Wide

Native hedges are specially adapted to New Zealand’s climate and soils, making them resilient and easy to care for. By choosing a fast growing native hedge NZ gardeners can see results in a fraction of the time compared to traditional exotic species. Fast-growing natives also attract birds and beneficial insects, enhance biodiversity, and require less water once established.

Best Natives for a Fast Growing Hedge

Several New Zealand native plants are well-known for their speed and reliability as hedging choices. Here are some top options:

Pittosporum tenuifolium

Pittosporum tenuifolium is a favourite for hedging due to its rapid growth, lush foliage, and adaptability. This versatile evergreen can reach a good height quickly, responds well to trimming, and forms a dense screen for privacy or shelter.

Griselinia 'Broadway Mint'

Native to New Zealand, Griselinia 'Broadway Mint' features glossy, apple-green leaves and a compact form. Renowned for its swift growth and tolerance to coastal winds, it’s ideal for boundary planting where you need coverage fast.

Kunzea robusta

For those seeking a slightly different texture, Kunzea robusta (commonly known as kānuka) makes a fantastic, fast growing native hedge NZ conditions can support. This tree offers fine, airy foliage, subtle white flowers in spring, and quickly forms an effective natural barrier.

Olearia solandri

The coastal daisy bush, Olearia solandri, is another vigorous native hedging plant. Its small, aromatic, olive-green leaves and upright form withstand wind and salt, making it perfect for exposed sites. Olearia hedges add texture and produce small, daisy-like flowers.

Griselinia littoralis

Another classic option is Griselinia littoralis, known for its tough, leathery leaves and steady, upright growth. Robust and easy to shape, it establishes quickly to provide reliable shelter and screening in a variety of locations.

Tips for Establishing a Fast Growing Native Hedge

For the fastest results, plant your native hedge at the recommended spacing, water well during establishment, and mulch to suppress weeds. Trim lightly and regularly as soon as plants begin to grow—this encourages dense, bushy growth that forms a more effective hedge. Natives typically require less ongoing care than exotics once established, but occasional feeding with a balanced slow-release fertiliser will keep your hedge looking its best.

Create Your Fast Growing Native Hedge

Whether you choose Pittosporum tenuifolium, Griselinia 'Broadway Mint', Kunzea robusta, Olearia solandri, or Griselinia littoralis, you’ll enjoy the beauty and resilience a New Zealand native hedge brings to your garden. Start now to enjoy rapid privacy and shelter with a fast growing native hedge NZ landscape lovers recommend.

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