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ornamental conifer plants

Ornamental conifer plants are a timeless addition to New Zealand gardens, prized for their year-round structure, unique foliage, and sophisticated appearance. Whether you’re designing a formal landscape or seeking sculptural elements to enhance your backyard, conifers offer an impressive range of textures, colours, and growth habits. Traditionally valued for their elegance and versatility, these evergreen specimens can create an architectural focal point, screen unsightly views, or provide lush groundcover. At our nursery, we curate a diverse collection of ornamental conifer plants suited to local climates—explore our selection and discover practical ways to enrich your outdoor spaces.

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Cedrus deodara

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Cedrus deodara (Deodar Cedar) is a magnificent evergreen conifer admired for its graceful pyramidal form, soft blue green needles, and gently weeping branch tips. This stately tree develops into an impressive specimen that provides year round structure and beauty in larger gardens and parks.

From $192.51

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Conifers
Height: 30.00 m
Spread: 10.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Coastal, Mediterranean
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Cryptomeria japonica 'Egmont'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Egmont' is a handsome evergreen conifer valued for its dense habit, soft feathery foliage, and reliable year round colour. This attractive selection develops into a well shaped specimen that provides structure and texture in New Zealand gardens.

From $383.29

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Conifers
Height: 30.00 m
Spread: 8.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Screening
Garden styles: Coastal, Forestry, Formal
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Cupressus Green Spire

Cupressus Green Spire is a conifer valued for its slender, upright habit that brings an architectural effect. It carries fine, dark -green foliage...

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Cryptomeria japonica

Cryptomeria japonica (Japanese Cedar) is a majestic evergreen conifer valued for its tall upright form and soft rich green foliage. It brings...

From$270.40
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Chamaecyparis 'Boulevard'

Chamaecyparis 'Boulevard' is an elegant evergreen conifer known for its soft silvery blue foliage and feathery texture. It brings year round...

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Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis' trees with lush green foliage standing 1.5 metres tall in a plant nursery ready for sale.
Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis'

Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis' is an elegant conifer that grows with a narrow and dense, pyramidal shape. The foliage is dark green, sometimes...

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Pinus pinea

Pinus pinea (Pine Nut) is a distinctive evergreen conifer admired for its broad umbrella shaped canopy, long green needles, and edible pine nuts...

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Cupressus 'Totem' (Totem Cypress) trees in a garden.
Cupressus 'Totem'

Cupressus 'Totem', otherwise known as the Totem Cypress, is a conifer valued for its slender, upright habit that brings an architectural effect. It...

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Cupressus ovensii

Cupressus ovensii (Ovens Cypress) is a hardy evergreen conifer admired for its fine textured foliage and dense upright growth habit. This resilient...

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Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' (Pencil Cypress)

Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' is a tall narrow evergreen conifer admired for its dense upright form and rich dark green foliage. This classic...

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Large Juniperus 'Kaizuka' trees as a cluster.
Juniperus chinensis Kaizuka

Juniperus 'Kaizuka', commonly known as the Hollywood Juniper tree or Torulosa Juniper, is an upright conifer with an oriental style. It bears...

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Cupressus 'Blue Ice' (Blue Arizona Cypress)

Cupressus 'Blue Ice' is a striking evergreen conifer admired for its vibrant icy blue foliage and strong upright growth habit. This hardy tree...

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Thuja plicata 'Old Gold'

Thuja plicata 'Old Gold' is a striking evergreen conifer valued for its rich golden foliage and dense growth habit. The vibrant colour provides year...

From$289.95
Cedrus atlantica (Atlantic Cedar) tree.
Cedrus atlantica

Cedrus atlantica, commonly known as the Atlantic Cedar, is a large and stately tree. It bears blue-green, needle-like foliage held on horizontal...

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Juniperus 'Skyrocket' shrubs with blue-grey foliage.
Juniperus 'Skyrocket'

Juniperus 'Skyrocket', commonly known as the Skyrocket Juniper or Rocky Mountain Juniper, is a popular conifer that grows as a broad column. It...

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Cupressus 'Gracilis'

Cupressus 'Gracilis' (Italian Spruce) is a tall narrow evergreen conifer admired for its elegant upright growth habit and dense dark green foliage...

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A Picea pungens 'Glauca' (Colorado Blue Spruce) tree.
Picea pungens Glauca

Picea pungens 'Glauca', commonly known as the Colorado Blue Spruce, is a blue coloured conifer that grows with a broad and open, pyramidal shape. The...

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Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' (Blue Atlas Cedar) large specimen tree in a park.
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca'

Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca', also known as Blue Atlas Cedar, is a striking evergreen conifer ideal for New Zealand gardens. Its silvery-blue needles...

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A young Thuja plicata (Western Red Cedar) tree in a forest standing four metres tall.
Thuja plicata

Thuja plicata, commonly known as the Western Red Cedar, is a conifer that grows into an attractive and large tree. It grows with a dense, conical...

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Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' (prostrate Juniper) growing as a tidy ground cover.
Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' (Japanese Dwarf Juniper)

Juniperus procumbens 'Nana', commonly known as the Prostrate Juniper, is a ground-hugging conifer that forms a carpet of blue-green, needle-like...

From$65.55
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Taxodium distichum (Bald Cypress)

Taxodium distichum (Swamp Cypress) is a magnificent deciduous conifer admired for its soft feathery foliage, strong upright form, and spectacular...

From$387.55
Libocedrus plumosa (Kawaka) tree with green-yellow foliage.
Libocedrus plumosa (Kawaka)

Libocedrus plumosa, commonly known as Kawaka, is a majestic NZ native conifer valued for its graceful, feathery foliage and elegant pyramidal form...

From$323.65
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Juniperus conferta

Juniperus conferta, commonly known as Shore Juniper, is a hardy evergreen conifer valued for its dense, spreading habit and fresh green foliage. It...

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Juncus effusus plants growing in water.
Juncus effusus (Soft Rush Plant)

Juncus effusus (Spiral Rush) is an eye catching rush valued for its distinctive twisting green stems, compact clumping habit, and strong...

From$16.49
Thuja orientalis 'Blue Cone' shrubs with green foliage in pots.
Thuja orientalis 'Blue Cone'

Thuja 'Blue Cone' is a dwarf conifer that features dense and erect sprays of green foliage. It gets its name from the blue cones produced during...

From$289.95
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Zamioculcas Black Knight (Zamioculcas Plant)

Zamioculcas Black Knight is a very popular indoor plant owing to its dark and showy foliage. It grows as a clump and produces upright fronds which...

From$41.33
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Agave americana 'Variegata' (Variegated Century Plant)

Agave americana 'Variegata' is a striking evergreen succulent valued for its bold architectural form and strongly variegated foliage. It forms a...

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White flowers on a Cistus 'Snowmound' plant with green foliage.
Cistus 'Snowmound' (White Rock Rose Plant)

Cistus ‘Snowmound’ is a compact evergreen shrub that produces a breathtaking display of pure white flowers with golden-yellow centres from late...

From$24.77
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Clianthus puniceus (Parrot Beak Plant)

Clianthus puniceus (Kakabeak) is a spectacular New Zealand native shrub renowned for its striking clusters of brilliant red, beak shaped flowers that...

From$44.09
Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant) bright red foliage.
Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant)

Sedum rubrotinctum, commonly known as Jelly Bean Plant or Pork and Beans Plant, is a compact, low-growing succulent reaching 15–20 cm tall and...

From$21.39
Lomandra Green Allure plant with lush, green foliage.
Lomandra Green Allure

Lomandra Green Allure is widely used in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted as a ground cover or on a bank, included in...

From$19.25
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Fertiliser for acid loving plants

Fertiliser for acid loving plants provides targeted nutrition for plants that perform best in acidic soil conditions. It helps support healthy...

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Why Choose Ornamental Conifer Plants?

Ornamental conifer plants are celebrated for their enduring beauty and minimal care requirements. With foliage ranging from lush emerald to icy blue-green, conifers can complement both contemporary and classic garden designs. Their compact growth makes them ideal for small gardens, while taller varieties can serve as windbreaks or privacy screens. Many conifer selections require only occasional pruning, making them suitable for busy homeowners or those who prefer low-maintenance landscaping. For a standout vertical accent, consider the stately Taxus baccata Fastigata, renowned for its slender, upright form and dense evergreen foliage.

Popular Ornamental Conifer Varieties

Among the top choices for ornamental conifer plants in New Zealand are pencil cypresses and junipers. The distinctive Cupressus sempervirens Stricta (Pencil Cypress) is prized for its tall, columnar habit—perfect as a dramatic driveway border or formal courtyard statement. If you seek a conifer with graceful, arching branches, the Juniperus chinensis Kaizuka stands out, offering sculptural form and hardy resilience.

For gardens needing a robust specimen, Cupressus Ovensii provides fast-growing shelter and attractive blue-green foliage. Groundcover conifers like Juniperus conferta are ideal for controlling erosion, filling tricky slopes, or creating lush, carpeting greenery that suppresses weeds.

Design Ideas and Uses

Ornamental conifer plants are quintessential for formal hedges, driveway lines, and feature plantings. Their striking shapes and dependable foliage make them excellent candidates for year-round structure in mixed borders. Use tall conifers such as Taxus baccata Fastigata as architectural punctuation, or create an Italian-inspired avenue with a row of Cupressus sempervirens Stricta (Pencil Cypress). Low-growing conifers, like Juniperus conferta, are perfect for groundcover and edging without obscuring sight lines.

Growing and Caring for Conifers

Most ornamental conifer plants thrive in well-drained soil and prefer a sunny to lightly shaded position. Once established, they need minimal watering and are generally pest-resistant. Annual mulching and light pruning will keep your conifers healthy and shapely. For best results, match your plant choice to the site—upright varieties like Taxus baccata Fastigata excel in narrow spaces, while spreading forms such as Juniperus conferta suit broader beds.

Explore our comprehensive range of ornamental conifer plants and let your garden reap the rewards of effortless elegance and year-round interest.

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