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 tenuifolium
Pittosporum tenuifolium, commonly known as Kohuhu or Black Matipo, is a fast-growing, evergreen native tree ideal for hedging, screening, and shelter in New Zealand gardens. It features wavy-edged green leaves on distinctive dark stems and produces small, sweetly scented purple flowers in spring. Reaching 4–6 metres tall, Kohuhu thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to coastal, windy, and dry conditions. Its tidy, upright form makes it a versatile and low-maintenance landscaping choice.
From $229.04
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 $432.79
