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The New Zealand cypress tree is a top choice for Kiwi gardeners looking to add lush greenery and fast-growing shelterbelts to their properties. Famous for its dense foliage, tough constitution, and elegant shape, the New Zealand cypress tree thrives across most climates found throughout Aotearoa. Whether you need privacy screening, a windbreak, or a striking feature for your landscape, cypress trees are a smart, low-maintenance solution for gardens large and small.

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Cupressus 'Blue Ice' (Blue Arizona Cypress)

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Cupressus 'Blue Ice' is a striking evergreen conifer admired for its vibrant icy blue foliage and strong upright growth habit. This hardy tree provides year round colour, structure, and privacy in NZ landscapes while also creating an eye catching feature in modern and formal gardens. Its dense pyramidal shape makes it ideal for hedging, screening, avenue planting, and feature planting where distinctive foliage colour and low maintenance performance are desired. Cupressus 'Blue Ice' is highly valued for its resilience, fast growth, and year round landscape appeal.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Conifers
Height: 20.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Coastal, Formal, Japanese
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Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' (Pencil Cypress)

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Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' is a tall narrow evergreen conifer admired for its dense upright form and rich dark green foliage. This classic architectural tree provides year round structure, privacy, and formality in NZ landscapes while also creating a striking vertical feature in modern and Mediterranean inspired gardens. Its naturally columnar shape makes it ideal for avenue planting, screening, entranceways, and feature planting where strong structure and low maintenance performance are desired. Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' is highly valued for its elegant appearance, resilience, and year round landscape appeal.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Conifers
Height: 20.00 m
Spread: 75 cm
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles: Architectural, Formal, Mediterranean, Modern
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Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' (Pencil Cypress)

Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' is a tall narrow evergreen conifer admired for its dense upright form and rich dark green foliage. This classic...

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Cupressus 'Blue Ice' (Blue Arizona Cypress)

Cupressus 'Blue Ice' is a striking evergreen conifer admired for its vibrant icy blue foliage and strong upright growth habit. This hardy tree...

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Cupressus 'Totem' (Totem Cypress) trees in a garden.
Cupressus 'Totem'

Cupressus 'Totem', otherwise known as the Totem Cypress, is a conifer valued for its slender, upright habit that brings an architectural effect. It...

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Cupressus ovensii

Cupressus ovensii (Ovens Cypress) is a hardy evergreen conifer admired for its fine textured foliage and dense upright growth habit. This resilient...

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Cupressus 'Gracilis'

Cupressus 'Gracilis' (Italian Spruce) is a tall narrow evergreen conifer admired for its elegant upright growth habit and dense dark green foliage...

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Cupressus Stapehill

Cupressus Stapehill is a fast-growing conifer featuring feathery, light green leaves which are held densely on somewhat pendulous branches. It grows...

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Cupressus 'Haggerston Grey' specimen trees.
Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Haggerston Grey'

Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Haggerston Grey' is a fast growing evergreen conifer admired for its dense, upright form and striking blue grey foliage...

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Cupressus Green Spire

Cupressus Green Spire is a conifer valued for its slender, upright habit that brings an architectural effect. It carries fine, dark -green foliage...

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Cupressus Sky Tower

Cupressus Sky Tower, commonly known as the Tuscan Cypress is valued for its slender, upright habit that brings an architectural effect. It carries...

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Cupressus gigantea

Cupressus gigantea, commonly known as Tibetan Cypress, is grown for its impressive stature and colourful foliage. Blue-grey foliage is held densely...

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Cupressus sempervirens (Pencil Cypress)

Cupressus sempervirens (Italian Cypress) is a tall narrow evergreen conifer admired for its elegant upright form and dense dark green foliage. This...

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Cupressus Golden Pyramid tree with yellow foliage.
Cupressus Golden Pyramid

Cupressus 'Golden Pyramid' is a striking evergreen conifer valued for its brilliant golden foliage and naturally narrow pyramidal form. It provides...

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Cupressus torulosa (Himalayan Cypress)

Cupressus torulosa (Himalayan Cypress) is a graceful evergreen conifer admired for its elegant pendulous branches, rich green foliage, and impressive...

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Cupressus Greenstead Magnificent ground cover plant with grey-green foliage.
Cupressus Greenstead Magnificent

Cupressus 'Greenstead Magnificent' is a handsome evergreen conifer valued for its dense rich green foliage and naturally upright form. It provides...

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Cupressus Lemon Spire small trees.
Cupressus 'Lemon Spire'

Cupressus ‘Lemon Spire’ is a striking evergreen conifer known for its narrow, columnar form and vibrant golden-yellow foliage. Its dense, upright...

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Cupressus glabra

Cupressus glabra (Smooth Arizona Cypress) is a striking evergreen conifer admired for its smooth bark and attractive blue grey foliage. This hardy...

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Cupressus macrocarpa 'Aurea'

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Aurea' is a striking evergreen conifer prized for its vibrant golden foliage and naturally dense growth. It provides year round...

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Cupressus Brunniana Aurea

Cupressus 'Brunniana Aurea' is an elegant evergreen conifer prized for its bright golden foliage, dense pyramidal form, and year round colour. This...

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Cupressus macrocarpa 'Fine Gold' tree with yellow foliage.
Cupressus macrocarpa 'Fine Gold'

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Fine Gold' is a striking evergreen conifer admired for its vibrant golden foliage and naturally compact growth habit. This...

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Cupressus Limelight

Cupressus 'Limelight' is a striking evergreen conifer admired for its bright lime green foliage and naturally dense upright habit. The vibrant colour...

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Cupressus sempervirens 'Swanes Gold'

Cupressus sempervirens 'Swanes Gold' is a striking evergreen conifer admired for its vibrant golden foliage and elegant upright growth habit. This...

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Cupressus lusitanica 'Mangamahoe'

Cupressus lusitanica 'Mangamahoe' is a vigorous evergreen conifer valued for its attractive blue green foliage, upright habit, and excellent shelter...

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Cupressus macrocarpa Golden Pillar tree with yellow foliage.
Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Pillar'

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Pillar' is a striking evergreen conifer admired for its vibrant golden foliage and narrow upright growth habit. This...

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Cupressus cashmeriana tree with olive-green, pendulous foliage.
Cupressus cashmeriana

Cupressus cashmeriana (Bhutan Cypress) is an elegant evergreen conifer valued for its soft blue green foliage and graceful weeping habit. Well suited...

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Cupressus 'Blue Ice' (Blue Arizona Cypress)

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Why Choose a New Zealand Cypress Tree

The New Zealand cypress tree delivers both fast growth and long-lasting appeal, making it ideal for hedging, boundary planting, or creating formal avenues. These evergreens can grow over a metre per year in the right conditions, quickly forming tall, dense walls of foliage that filter out wind, noise, and prying eyes. Their soft-green, feathery needles create an inviting backdrop for any planting scheme, while their adaptability means they’ll flourish in coastal and inland gardens alike.

Top Cypress Varieties for New Zealand Gardens

When it comes to picking the perfect cypress, New Zealand gardeners have several outstanding options. The incredibly popular Cupressus leylandii stands out for its rapid growth rate and lush, evergreen appearance. For something a little more refined, Cupressus leylandii Ferndown boasts a beautifully compact habit, making it perfect for smaller spaces or formal hedges. If you’re after a cypress with unique colour, Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Haggerston Grey' offers eye-catching silvery-blue foliage that provides year-round interest.

For groundcover and smaller borders, Cupressus Greenstead Magnificent is an excellent choice, known for its prostrate form and soft, silver-blue leaves. Another attractive variety, Cupressus Stapehill, brings a cascade of subtle colour changes throughout the seasons, adding dynamic appeal to any planting scheme.

Best Uses for New Zealand Cypress Trees

From windbreaks and shelterbelts on rural properties to structured privacy screens in urban backyards, New Zealand cypress trees are a versatile addition to the landscape. Their fast growth and resilience mean they can be pruned to any height, shaped as formal hedges, or left to grow naturally for a more relaxed look. Cypress varieties are also valued for their sheltering properties in vegetable gardens and for providing habitats for native birdlife.

Planting and Caring for Your Cypress Tree

For best results, plant your New Zealand cypress tree in a sunny or lightly shaded spot with well-drained soil. Water regularly in the first season to help establish strong roots, then enjoy their drought tolerance once mature. An annual trim keeps hedges tidy and encourages thick, bushy growth. Mulch well to retain moisture and suppress weeds, especially in the first few years.

Shop Quality New Zealand Grown Cypress Trees

Ready to transform your garden with a stunning, living boundary? Explore our range of premium cypress varieties, including Cupressus leylandii, Cupressus leylandii Ferndown, Cupressus Stapehill, Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Haggerston Grey', and Cupressus Greenstead Magnificent. Find the ideal New Zealand cypress tree for your next planting project and enjoy robust, evergreen beauty for years to come.


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