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native nz hedge plants

If you're looking to create a beautiful, hardy living fence, native NZ hedge plants are a wonderful choice for gardens throughout New Zealand. Native hedging not only thrives in our local climates but also offers essential food and shelter for native birds and insects. Whether you want to frame your property, add privacy, or establish shelterbelts that can withstand New Zealand’s coastal winds and frosty mornings, native NZ hedge plants provide a practical and sustainable solution.

Corokia 'Geenty's Green' hedge.

Corokia 'Geenty's Green'

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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, mildly fragrant, yellow flowers are produced through summer. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. Corokia 'Geenty's Green' is commonly used as a low- to medium-sized hedge but also makes a great addition to a mixed planting or for planting on those difficult-to-grow sites.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
Pittosporum 'Oliver Twist' small, green foliage.

Pittosporum 'Oliver Twist'

Pittosporum 'Oliver Twist' is a NZ native shrub with small, olive-green leaves held densely on narrow, black stems. This evergreen typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Pittosporum 'Oliver Twist' is an excellent choice for hedging, growing around pools and barbecue areas, adding to a mixed planting, or growing as a backdrop for smaller plants.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
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Corokia 'Geenty's Green'

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Why Choose Native NZ Hedge Plants?

Planting with native NZ hedge plants brings a host of benefits. These species have evolved to cope with our unique conditions, so they're generally more resistant to local pests and diseases, and require less water once established. Native hedges create a low-maintenance boundary that establishes quickly, provides all-year greenery, and supports local biodiversity. Some, like Pittosporum and Griselinia, can be shaped into formal lines, while others such as Corokia look fantastic with a more natural, informal style.

Top Choices for Native NZ Hedge Plants

There is a great variety of native NZ hedge plants to suit every landscape and garden style:

How to Grow and Care for Native NZ Hedge Plants

Start your hedge by choosing healthy young plants and spacing them according to their mature size; usually 60cm to 1m apart works well. Plant during autumn or early spring to give roots the best chance to establish before summer heat or winter chills arrive. Regular watering is vital while your hedge establishes, but these natives are typically drought-resistant once mature. Mulch around the base to keep roots cool and suppress weeds, and feed lightly with compost in spring.

Prune native hedges annually (or more for a formal look) to keep your boundary tidy and full. Use sharp, clean tools and avoid cutting back into old wood. Native species like Griselinia littoralis and Pittosporum Silver Pillar will bounce back quickly from shaping, making them easy to maintain.

Find the Perfect Native NZ Hedge Plants

Enhancing your garden with native NZ hedge plants brings lasting structure, privacy, and ecological value. Ready to get started? Explore standout varieties like Griselinia 'Ardmore Emerald', Pittosporum 'Oliver Twist', and Corokia 'Geenty's Green' for your next hedge project. Planting natives means investing in a beautiful, resilient boundary that thrives for years to come.


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