new zealand privet
New Zealand privet is a popular choice for hedging and ornamental planting throughout the country, thanks to its attractive foliage, fast growth, and ability to thrive in a range of climates. While “new zealand privet” commonly refers to several Ligustrum species found in local gardens and parks, it’s important to understand the differences between these varieties and how to select the right plant for your landscape. Privet hedges are well-known for their dense, evergreen form, making them an appealing option for privacy screens, boundary plantings, or simply adding structure and greenery to your garden.
Leptospermum 'Princess Anne'
Leptospermum 'Princess Anne' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its masses of soft pink flowers and fine foliage. Flowering in spring, it creates an elegant display that adds colour and movement to New Zealand gardens. This hardy plant performs well in a wide range of conditions and provides year round structure. Leptospermum 'Princess Anne' is ideal for hedging, screening, and feature planting.
From $26.93
Ligustrum 'Rotundifolium'
Ligustrum 'Rotundifolium' (Japanese Privet) is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its rounded glossy green leaves and dense compact growth habit. This versatile plant is widely used in NZ gardens for hedging, screening, and formal planting where year round structure and privacy are desired. It responds well to trimming and forms a tidy attractive hedge with minimal effort. Ligustrum 'Rotundifolium' is easy to grow, tolerant of a range of conditions, and highly valued for its reliability, fast growth, and low maintenance nature.
From $24.23
