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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.

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 white, creating a bright and elegant contrast in NZ gardens. This hardy shrub is easy to grow, tolerates coastal conditions, and is ideal for hedging, screening, or as a feature plant.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 3.50 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Choisya ternata with lush foliage and white flowers.

Choisya ternata (Mexican Mock Orange)

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Choisya ternata, commonly known as Mexican Orange Blossom, is a lush, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy green foliage and clusters of fragrant white flowers that appear in spring and often again in autumn. Thriving in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, it's perfect for NZ gardens as a hedge, border, or feature plant.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
Cream-coloured Leucadendron 'Harvest' flowers with pink tips.
Leucadendron 'Harvest'

Leucadendron 'Harvest' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its colourful foliage and long lasting seasonal bracts that provide vibrant interest...

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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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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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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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Corokia 'Little Prince' plants with grey stems and small green leaves at The Plant Company nursery.
Corokia 'Little Prince'

Corokia 'Little Prince' is a small and twiggy, NZ native shrub that features small, grey-brown leaves and black stems. The slim, intertwined stems...

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Buxus sempervirens perfectly manicured balls.
Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood)

Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as English Box or Box Hedge, is a classic evergreen shrub popular in New Zealand for formal hedging and topiary...

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Corokia 'Geenty's Green' hedge.
Corokia 'Geenty's Green'

Corokia 'Geenty's Green' is a hardy, NZ native shrub that bears narrow, olive-green leaves that have a silver underside. Masses of small, star-like...

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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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Leucadendron 'Cream Delight'

Leucadendron 'Cream Delight' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its soft cream coloured bracts and attractive silvery green foliage. This...

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Westringia 'Aussie Box' shrubs in a garden with lilac flowers and mid-green foliage.
Westringia 'Aussie Box'

Westringia 'Aussie Box' is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its dense bright green foliage, naturally rounded habit, and small white flowers that...

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Gardenia Frost Proof shrub with white flowers and dark green foliage.
Gardenia 'Frostproof'

Gardenia 'Frostproof' is a hardy, evergreen shrub renowned for its fragrant white flowers and glossy, dark green foliage. Reaching around 90–120 cm...

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Dodonaea viscosa small tree with green foliage.
Dodonaea viscosa (Green Ake Ake)

Dodonaea viscosa, commonly known as the Green Ake Ake, features lush, bright green leaves which are held densely off upright stems. The foliage is...

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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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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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Leucadendron 'Golden Tulip' stunning yellow flowers.
Leucadendron 'Golden Tulip'

Leucadendron 'Golden Tulip' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its vibrant golden bracts that resemble tulip shaped blooms. This eye catching...

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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 Setsugekka hedge in full flower.
Camellia 'Setsugekka'

Camellia 'Setsugekka' is a sasanqua variety with large, semi-double, white flowers with wavy, fluted petals and a yellow centre. These contrast...

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A Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' plant in a garden.
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...

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Leucadendron 'Starburst'

Leucadendron 'Starburst' is a striking evergreen shrub grown for its colourful foliage and impressive seasonal display. This South African native...

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Leucadendron 'Cream Bun'

Leucadendron 'Cream Bun' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its creamy coloured bracts and attractive year round foliage. This beautiful South...

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Leucadendron 'Superstar'

Leucadendron 'Superstar' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its colourful foliage and bold seasonal bracts that create exceptional interest...

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Leucadendron 'Plum Supreme'

Leucadendron 'Plum Supreme' is a striking evergreen shrub celebrated for its rich plum coloured foliage and decorative cone like bracts that provide...

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Leucadendron 'Loving Memory'

Leucadendron 'Loving Memory' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its colourful foliage and bold seasonal bracts that provide outstanding...

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Leucadendron 'Mrs Stanley'

Leucadendron 'Mrs Stanley' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its colourful foliage and striking seasonal bracts that provide bold interest...

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Leucadendron 'Julie'

Leucadendron 'Julie' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its colourful foliage and attractive seasonal bracts that provide vibrant interest...

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Leucadendron 'Safari Sunshine'

Leucadendron 'Safari Sunshine' is a colourful evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant foliage and showy cone like bracts that provide year round...

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Leucadendron 'Corringle Gold'

Leucadendron 'Corringle Gold' is a vibrant evergreen shrub admired for its bright golden yellow foliage and striking cone like bracts that provide...

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Leucadendron 'Candy Delight'

Leucadendron 'Candy Delight' is a vibrant evergreen shrub admired for its colourful foliage and striking cone like bracts that create year round...

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Leucadendron 'Clone 91' cream-coloured flowers.
Leucadendron 'Clone 91'

Leucadendron 'Clone 91' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its colourful foliage and bold cone like bracts that create year round visual...

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Leucadendron 'Inca Gold'

Leucadendron 'Inca Gold' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its vibrant golden foliage tones and colourful seasonal bracts that provide...

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Pittosporum 'Marjorie Channon' (Kohuhu)

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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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