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Looking for the best hedging plants Christchurch gardeners trust for privacy, shelter, and style? Our Canterbury nursery stocks a wide range of hedging plants perfectly suited to local conditions. Whether you want to keep out prying eyes, frame your garden, or add lush green structure, the right hedge transforms Christchurch gardens all year round. With so many plant options to choose from, it’s easy to find something for every taste and situation—from compact boundary borders to tall, fast-growing screens.

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Westringia fruticosa

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Westringia fruticosa (Coastal Rosemary) is a hardy evergreen shrub prized for its fine grey green foliage, naturally dense habit, and delicate white flowers that appear over a long season. It is an excellent choice for hedging, coastal gardens, borders, containers, and water wise landscapes.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 1.75 m
Spread: 1.75 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Ground covering, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
A Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' plant in a garden.

Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon'

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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.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.75 m
Spread: 1.25 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Topiary
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
Pittosporum 'Irish Luck' plant for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Pittosporum 'Irish Luck'

Pittosporum 'Irish Luck' is a hardy evergreen shrub known for its dense, bright green foliage and tidy growth habit. This versatile plant is well...

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Buxus 'Silver Beauty' plant with dark green and yellow variegated foliage.
Buxus sempervirens 'Silver Beauty' (Silver Boxwood)

Buxus sempervirens 'Silver Beauty', commonly known as Box Hedge, features small leaves that are dark green with irregular, cream-silver margins, and...

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Ilex 'Largo' plant with lush, dark green foliage.
Ilex 'Largo'

Ilex 'Largo' is a bold, evergreen holly variety known for its dense, glossy green foliage and broad, upright growth habit. It forms a tidy shrub...

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A Michelia figo (Port Wine Magnolia) plant with pink blushed flowers and dark green foliage.
Michelia figo

Michelia figo, commonly known as the Port Wine Magnolia, is a compact evergreen tree prized for its delightfully fragrant, cream-white flowers and...

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Elaeagnus ebbingei

Elaeagnus ebbingei (Silverberry) is a tough, evergreen shrub valued for its silvery green foliage, dense habit, and excellent performance in exposed...

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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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Photinia 'Red Robin' hedge with colourful foliage.
Photinia 'Red Robin'

Photinia 'Red Robin' is a popular evergreen shrub renowned for its vibrant red new growth, which contrasts beautifully with the mature glossy green...

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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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Ligustrum 'Rotundifolium' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Ligustrum 'Rotundifolium'

Ligustrum 'Rotundifolium' (Japanese Privet) is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its rounded glossy green leaves and dense compact growth habit...

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Correa 'Limelight'

Correa 'Limelight' (Australian Fuchsia) is a hardy evergreen shrub known for its soft green foliage and lime tinged creamy flowers that appear over a...

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Pittosporum 'Marjorie Channon' variegated foliage.
Pittosporum 'Marjorie Channon' (Kohuhu)

Pittosporum 'Marjorie Channon' is a popular evergreen shrub admired for its striking variegated foliage. Its green leaves are edged with creamy...

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Grevillea 'Clearview David'

Grevillea 'Clearview David' is a vigorous evergreen shrub known for its attractive foliage and masses of soft coloured flowers. Flowering over a long...

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Camellia 'Roma Red'

Camellia 'Roma Red' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its rich red blooms and glossy green foliage. It delivers bold winter to spring colour in...

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Camellia 'Red Red Rose'

Camellia 'Red Red Rose' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its rich red blooms that bring bold colour and elegance to New Zealand gardens...

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A well trimmed Ficus Tuffy hedge with lush green foliage.
Ficus 'Tuffi'

Ficus 'Tuffi', also known as Ficus Tuffy, is a dense, upright evergreen shrub popular in New Zealand for hedging and screening. It features glossy...

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Camellia 'Takanini'

Camellia 'Takanini' is a reliable evergreen shrub known for its attractive blooms that bring colour and elegance to New Zealand gardens. Flowering...

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Coprosma Poor Knights with lush green foliage.
Coprosma 'Poor Knights' (Taupata)

Coprosma 'Poor Knights' is a vibrant evergreen shrub valued for its glossy lime green foliage and compact rounded habit. This NZ native selection...

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Pittosporum eugenioides variegatum lush foliage.
Pittosporum eugenioides 'variegatum' (Variegated Tarata)

Pittosporum eugenioides 'variegatum', commonly known as Variegated Tarata, features slender, dark coloured stems which bear dark green leaves with a...

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Buxus koreana plant for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Buxus koreana (Korean Boxwood)

Buxus koreana, commonly known as Korean Box, is a cold-hardy, evergreen shrub ideal for low hedging and formal borders in New Zealand gardens. It...

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Leptospermum 'Blossom'

Leptospermum 'Blossom' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its masses of soft coloured flowers and fine foliage. Flowering in spring, it creates...

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Ilex aquifolium 'Angustifolia'

Ilex aquifolium 'Angustifolia' is an elegant evergreen holly admired for its narrow dark green leaves and dense upright growth habit. This hardy...

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Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis' trees with lush green foliage standing 1.5 metres tall in a plant nursery ready for sale.
Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis'

Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis' is an elegant conifer that grows with a narrow and dense, pyramidal shape. The foliage is dark green, sometimes...

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A fabuous Michelia gracipes pleached hedge with lush green foliage and masses of cream-white flowers.
Michelia gracipes

Michelia gracipes, commonly known as the Banana Shrub, is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its glossy foliage and highly fragrant, creamy-yellow...

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Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous' with beautiful purple foliage growing out across a deck.
Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous'

Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous' is a colourful evergreen shrub prized for its rich plum purple foliage and masses of vibrant pink fringe flowers from...

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Viburnum davidii (male)

Viburnum davidii (male) (Male) is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its distinctive leathery foliage with deeply impressed veins and naturally...

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A strong and studry planting spade.
Ace1 Planting Spade

The Ace 1 planting spade is a must for any gardener. This spade is designed so it can penetrate the ground easily without jarring the wrists in the...

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Moss pole for plants.
Moss Pole For Plants (Moss Pole For Plants)

These moss poles for plants are made from Coir Fibre (i.e., the husks of coconuts). They are an eco-friendly option to help plants grow healthier and...

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Clianthus puniceus (Parrot Beak Plant)

Clianthus puniceus (Kakabeak) is a spectacular New Zealand native shrub renowned for its striking clusters of brilliant red, beak shaped flowers that...

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Zamioculcas 'Black Knight' (ZZ ZZ Plant)

Zamioculcas 'Black Knight' is a very popular indoor plant owing to its dark and showy foliage. It grows as a clump and produces upright fronds which...

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Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' plants in a cottage garden featuring orange flowers and lush green foliage.
Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' (Hot Poker Plant)

Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' is a variety of the commonly known Red Hot Poker, and is grown for its colourful flowers. Stems rise above the foliage...

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Westringia fruticosa

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Why Choose Hedging Plants in Christchurch

Hedging plants offer versatility, practicality, and year-round beauty for Christchurch homes. They help define spaces, provide windbreaks, and act as natural barriers against noise and dust—vital in Canterbury’s exposed or suburban settings. With the region’s temperate climate, choosing tough, evergreen species means you’ll enjoy privacy and greenery in every season. Modern hedging options thrive in clay, loam, or sandy soils, accommodating Christchurch’s varied garden landscapes, from inner city sections to rural blocks.

Top Hedging Plant Options for Christchurch

Selecting the right hedging plants is essential for a healthy, long-lasting screen. Our nursery recommends proven performers for Christchurch’s climate and conditions. These hedge varieties are easy to grow, require minimal upkeep, and quickly reward you with lush foliage:

Choosing the Right Hedge for Your Space

When selecting hedging plants Christchurch homeowners consider shape, growth speed, evergreen qualities, and flower or berry production. Think about how tall you want your hedge, how quickly you want coverage, and whether you prefer a formal clipped look or something more natural.

Our expert team can help you match the right varieties to your space, talking you through options like Ligustrum Rotundifolium (Ligustrum japonicum) for formal lines or Podocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine) for a softer, native-inspired look.

Planting and Caring for Your New Hedge

To get the healthiest, quickest results from your hedging plants, Christchurch gardeners should prepare soil well, plant at the recommended spacing, and mulch to lock in moisture. Established hedges appreciate regular shaping and occasional slow-release feeding for ongoing lushness. With the right plant selection and a little care, your Christchurch hedge will reward you with years of beauty, privacy, and value.

Ready to transform your outdoor space? Explore Christchurch’s best hedging plants and let us help you create a stunning garden boundary that lasts.


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