lonicera nitida hedge
Lonicera nitida, commonly known as Box Honeysuckle, is a top choice for low-maintenance evergreen hedging in New Zealand gardens. With its compact growth habit, glossy green leaves, and remarkable resilience, a Lonicera nitida hedge delivers year-round structure, privacy, and a tidy, formal look at a fraction of the cost of boxwood. If you’re searching for a fast-growing, easy-care plant for both traditional and contemporary landscapes, Lonicera nitida should be at the top of your list.
Lonicera nitida
Lonicera nitida (Box Honeysuckle) is a dense, compact shrub valued for its small glossy leaves and excellent clipping response. Often used as a low hedge or topiary alternative to traditional box, it thrives in New Zealand conditions with minimal fuss. Its fine texture and neat growth habit make it ideal for structured gardens, borders, and foundation plantings. Lonicera nitida (Box Honeysuckle) offers year round greenery and reliable performance in a wide range of landscapes.
From $24.23
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Shrubs - Height:
2.00 m - Spread:
1.00 m - Tolerances:
Coastal, Hardy - Garden uses:
Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Topiary - Garden styles:
Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
