nz native trees for screening
Using NZ native trees for screening is a smart, sustainable way to create privacy, shelter, and year-round greenery in your garden. Whether you need to block out neighbours, reduce wind, or define boundaries, native screening trees thrive in our local climate and support local wildlife. Choosing native trees ensures low maintenance, natural appeal, and lasting structure, all while blending beautifully with Aotearoa’s landscapes.
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 $26.15
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 $30.29
