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leucadendron hedge

A leucadendron hedge is a stunning choice for gardeners in New Zealand looking to add year-round colour and structure to their landscape. With their striking foliage, vibrant bracts, and drought tolerance, leucadendrons create hedges that stand out in both formal and informal garden settings. Whether you’re seeking privacy, a windbreak, or a living backdrop for other plants, leucadendron hedges offer both practicality and beauty.

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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 period, it provides consistent colour and attracts birds to New Zealand gardens. This hardy plant is fast growing and highly versatile. Grevillea 'Clearview David' is ideal for hedging, screening, and feature planting.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
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Photinia 'Super Red' (Red Robin)

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Photinia 'Super Red' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its vibrant red new growth that contrasts beautifully with mature green foliage. This hardy plant provides year round colour and structure in NZ gardens. Ideal for hedging, screening, and feature planting, it offers a bold look and reliable performance across a wide range of garden styles.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Ligustrum 'Rotundifolium'

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Leucadendron 'Jack Harre' orange and red flower.
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Ilex 'Largo' plant with lush, dark green foliage.
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Westringia 'Wynyabbie Gem'

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Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon'

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Leucadendron 'Cream Bun'

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Leucadendron 'Superstar'

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Grevillea 'Clearview David'

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Why Choose a Leucadendron Hedge?

Leucadendrons are native to South Africa, but they thrive in many New Zealand gardens thanks to their tough nature and remarkable adaptability. As a hedge, leucadendrons bring a unique blend of evergreen lushness and seasonal interest. Unlike traditional hedging species, leucadendrons introduce shades of silver, green, red, and even gold across different varieties. They work superbly as a boundary or to define garden spaces, all while attracting birds and pollinators to your garden.

For gardeners considering evergreen alternatives, comparing leucadendron with options like the Taxus baccata Fastigiata Aureomarginata (Taxus baccata Hedge) can help you find the best fit for your site and design.

Best Varieties for a Leucadendron Hedge

Not all leucadendrons are created equal when it comes to hedging. Some varieties offer more upright, dense growth, while others bring eye-catching colour or compact form. Consider these favourites for your leucadendron hedge:

Blend several varieties for a multi-coloured effect, or repeat a single selection for a classic, architectural result.

Planting and Caring for Your Leucadendron Hedge

Leucadendrons thrive in free-draining soil and full sun. To establish a healthy hedge: - Space plants approximately 1–1.5 metres apart for dense coverage. - Water regularly during the first two summers until the roots are well-established. - Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape, encourage thickness, and prevent legginess. Leucadendrons respond well to pruning and can be shaped to your preferred height and width.

Leucadendrons are remarkably drought-tolerant once mature, and they require little fertiliser—perfect for low-maintenance hedging.

Perfect Hedge for New Zealand Gardens

A leucadendron hedge weaves together practicality, resilience, and year-round colour—making it one of the most versatile choices for New Zealand gardens. Whether mixed with other shrubs or planted as a striking feature, leucadendrons provide a fresh take on the classic hedge, flourishing even on windy or coastal sites. Explore our range of leucadendrons to find the perfect variety or combine them with evergreen favourites like the Taxus baccata Fastigiata Aureomarginata (Taxus baccata Hedge) for unique garden structure and style.

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