japanese hedge plants
Japanese hedge plants are a popular choice for New Zealand gardeners seeking beautiful, low-maintenance solutions for privacy, structure, and year-round greenery. With their refined foliage, adaptable growth habits, and excellent resilience, Japanese hedge plants lend an elegant, evergreen touch to any landscape—whether you're bordering driveways, creating garden rooms, or screening out wind and noise. This guide helps you discover the top Japanese hedge plants available, how to choose the best varieties for your garden, and tips for planting and care.
Buxus microphylla (Littleleaf Boxwood)
Buxus microphylla, commonly known as Japanese Box or Littleleaf Boxwood, is a compact evergreen shrub renowned for its dense, glossy green foliage and adaptability to shaping. Ideal for formal hedges, borders, and topiary, it maintains its vibrant colour year-round. With excellent cold tolerance and minimal shaping required, it's a reliable choice for formal gardens, cottage landscapes, and container planting throughout New Zealand.
From $20.63
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 $22.01
