hardy evergreen trees
Hardy evergreen trees are a cornerstone of New Zealand gardens, offering year-round colour, structure, and resilience to a range of challenging conditions. For Kiwis seeking privacy, windbreaks, or simply an attractive, low-maintenance feature, choosing the right evergreens means less fuss and more enjoyment. Whether you’re after a sleek conifer, a majestic statement tree, or a compact evergreen for smaller spaces, the right hardy evergreen trees can withstand frosty winters, exposed sites, and even coastal environments. Explore our collection and discover which varieties thrive best in your location.
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.
From $277.74
Cryptomeria japonica Egmont
Cryptomeria japonica Egmont, commonly known as Japanese Cedar, is an evergreen tree that makes an exceptional and hardy shelterbelt. It features dense, dark green foliage held on short stems and grows with an upright habit. Left untrimmed it will reach 30 m tall and 8 m wide but it is often trimmed to much smaller sizes. Cryptomeria japonica Egmont is commonly planted for shelter and screening where a hardy evergreen is required. Plants should be spaced 1.5 m apart in these situations.
From $432.79
