good hedge plants
Looking for good hedge plants to create privacy, shape your garden, or add lush greenery to your landscape? Choosing the right hedge plant can transform your outdoor space, offering everything from wind protection and shelter to a beautiful living fence. In New Zealand, many homeowners and landscape designers look for hedges that grow quickly, are easy to maintain, and suit various garden styles. With so many options available, it’s important to select plants that thrive in your local climate and fulfill your specific needs, whether you’re after evergreen foliage, beautiful flowers, or tough, resilient screening.
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 fragrant, white flowers. Native to East Asia, it thrives in New Zealand's climate and is an excellent choice for hedging, borders, or container planting. This hardy plant tolerates coastal conditions, wind, and frost, offering year-round interest with minimal maintenance.
From $21.53
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 glossy leaves that are variegated green and yellow. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide. It can be trimmed as necessary, even down to 15 cm. Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' is often used for hedging and topiary, included in a mixed planting, or used to brighten up an area.
From $24.23
