low hedge plants
Low hedge plants are a fantastic solution if you’re looking to define garden edges, create privacy without losing sunlight, or highlight pathways with texture and greenery. In New Zealand, the right choice of low-growing hedges ensures year-round interest, easy maintenance, and adaptability to various garden styles — whether you favour a neat, formal look or a softer, more natural border. Below, we explore some of the best low hedge plant options for Kiwi gardens, including their attributes and how they can transform your outdoor space.
Euonymus 'Emerald Gem'
Euonymus 'Emerald Gem' is a hardy, evergreen shrub admired for its dense, compact form and glossy dark green foliage. With its neat rounded shape, it provides year round structure and colour in NZ gardens. This versatile plant is ideal for low hedging, borders, or container growing. Its reliability, low maintenance needs, and strong visual appeal make 'Emerald Gem' a favourite among gardeners seeking an attractive and functional addition to their landscape designs.
From $24.77
Pittosporum 'Small Ball'
Pittosporum 'Small Ball' is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its naturally rounded growth habit, dense foliage, and tidy appearance. This dwarf variety provides year round structure and colour while requiring very little maintenance, making it ideal for modern landscapes and smaller gardens. Its neat form makes it perfect for low hedges, borders, containers, and feature planting. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, Pittosporum 'Small Ball' is a reliable shrub that delivers lasting visual appeal and practical landscaping benefits throughout the year.
From $22.01
