little hedge plants
Looking for little hedge plants to shape your landscape without overwhelming your garden space? Small hedge plants are perfect for compact gardens, front borders, and those tricky corners where a big hedge just won't fit. These pint-sized shrubs bring structure, privacy, and splashes of colour, all while being easy to maintain. Whether you want a neat formal hedge or a soft, flowering border, little hedge plants offer versatile options for gardens across New Zealand.
Buxus harlandii 'Richard'
Buxus harlandii 'Richard', commonly known as Little Boxwood, is a spectacular variety that grows to about 1 m tall and the same wide. It has charming, bright green leaves with a slight indentation at the tip that makes it easily identified. Buxus harlandii 'Richard' is often trimmed into a formal hedge, used for topiary, planted as a screen, grown as a backdrop for smaller plants, or included in a mixed planting. For a box hedge, space plants 30-40 cm apart.
From $16.95
Pittosporum 'Little Kiwi'
Pittosporum 'Little Kiwi' is a compact New Zealand native evergreen shrub valued for its dense growth habit, attractive foliage, and naturally tidy form. This dwarf variety provides year round structure and colour while requiring very little maintenance, making it ideal for modern landscapes and smaller gardens. Its manageable size makes it perfect for low hedges, borders, containers, and feature planting. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, Pittosporum 'Little Kiwi' is a reliable and versatile shrub that delivers lasting visual appeal and practical landscaping benefits.
From $26.15
