Searching for the best pittosporum hedge options at Bunnings? While big box stores like Bunnings often offer a selection of pittosporum varieties for hedging, New Zealand gardeners looking for the healthiest and most reliable plants often prefer local nurseries that provide expert advice, stronger plants, and exclusive cultivars. Pittosporum hedges are a top choice for Kiwi gardens thanks to their fast growth, lush evergreen foliage, and ability to create dense, attractive screens and privacy barriers with minimal fuss.

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.
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Pittosporum Silver Pillar is a NZ native that features small leaves that are variegated mid-green with a cream margin and held on dark stems. It typically grows to 2.5 m tall and 2 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Pittosporum Silver Pillar is an excellent choice for hedging, planting around outdoor living areas, or adding to a mixed planting.
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