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.
Picea glauca Conica
Picea glauca 'Conica', commonly known as the Alberta Spruce, is a conifer grown for its delicate foliage and conical shape. This evergreen produces fine, needle-like foliage which is soft, bright green, and aromatic when crushed. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide at 10 years of age. Picea glauca 'Conica' is commonly used as an accent plant, grown as small specimen, maintained in a container, planted around pool and other outdoor living areas, or used to border an entrance.
From $71.69
Taxus baccata Fastigata
Taxus baccata Fastigiata, commonly known as the Irish Yes, is a conifer grown for its attractive foliage and slender form. This evergreen has a rigid, upright branching habit which results in a tight columnar form. It typically grows to 4 m tall and 90 cm wide but can easily be kept to shorter heights. Taxus baccata Fastigata is commonly used to line or border an entrance, planted as a backdrop for smaller plants, grown as a screen, or planted as a hedge.
From $202.44
