nz native screening plants
NZ native screening plants are a top choice for Kiwi gardeners looking to create beautiful, practical boundaries with a true sense of place. Whether you want to shield your outdoor living spaces from the wind, filter out unwanted sights, or build a lush green haven for native birds, New Zealand’s unique flora offers plenty of hardy, attractive screening options. Choosing the right native shrubs and trees not only provides privacy and shelter, but also supports local ecosystems and enhances your property with foliage that thrives in our climate.
Pittosporum ralphii (Ralphs Karo)
Pittosporum ralphii is a hardy, evergreen native shrub or small tree ideal for hedging, screening, and native planting projects across New Zealand. Known for its narrow, grey-green leaves and upright form, it typically grows to 4–6 metres tall and 3–4 metres wide. The foliage has a subtle silver tone, which softens the appearance of dense planting and adds contrast to green-dominated gardens. In spring, small dark red to purple flowers appear, offering seasonal interest and attracting native insects.
From $25.58
Podocarpus Matapouri Blue (Blue Tōtara)
Podocarpus ‘Matapouri Blue’, also known as Blue Totara, is a stunning New Zealand native tree prized for its striking blue-green foliage and tidy growth habit. It makes an exceptional feature or screening plant that brings colour and texture to the garden all year round. Highly adaptable and low-maintenance, this variety performs beautifully in both coastal and inland gardens, adding structure and elegance to any landscape design.
From $29.63
