new zealand hedge plants
Looking for the best new zealand hedge plants to create privacy, shelter, or a low-maintenance boundary in your garden? New Zealand’s diverse climate offers a host of hardy, attractive hedging options perfectly suited for local conditions. Whether you’re after a fast-growing screen, a lush evergreen, or something with unique colour and texture, there’s a hedge plant to suit every garden and landscaping style. In this guide, we’ll introduce the top choices for new zealand hedge plants, share expert tips for planting and caring for your hedge, and help you select the ideal varieties for your property.
Coprosma repens (Mirror Plant)
Coprosma repens, also known as Taupata or Mirror Plant, is a robust New Zealand native shrub featuring lush, glossy green foliage. Growing up to 3 metres tall and 2 metres wide, it thrives in coastal conditions, tolerating salt spray and wind. Ideal for hedging, screening, or as a backdrop in native plantings, Coprosma repens adds year-round interest with its shiny leaves and low-maintenance nature.
From $21.53
Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon'
Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' is an evergreen shrub often used instead of Buxus for hedges. It carries dense, upright branches that host small and glossy leaves that are variegated green and yellow. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide. It can be trimmed as necessary, even down to 15 cm. Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' is often used for hedging and topiary, included in a mixed planting, or used to brighten up an area.
From $24.23
