privet shrub
The privet shrub is one of New Zealand’s favourite choices for quick-growing, versatile hedging and screening. With its dense foliage, adaptability, and strong growth habit, the privet shrub has become a classic for both formal and informal gardens. Whether you need a lush boundary, a low-maintenance privacy screen, or simply a sturdy ornamental shrub for your landscape, privets are a reliable option. This page will take you through the essentials of privet shrubs, the different varieties available, and how to select the best one for your garden.
Ligustrum 'Rotundifolium'
Ligustrum 'Rotundifolium' (Japanese Privet) is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its rounded glossy green leaves and dense compact growth habit. This versatile plant is widely used in NZ gardens for hedging, screening, and formal planting where year round structure and privacy are desired. It responds well to trimming and forms a tidy attractive hedge with minimal effort. Ligustrum 'Rotundifolium' is easy to grow, tolerant of a range of conditions, and highly valued for its reliability, fast growth, and low maintenance nature.
From $24.77
Pieris 'Temple Bells'
Pieris 'Temple Bells' is a graceful evergreen shrub admired for its cascading clusters of bell shaped white flowers and attractive glossy foliage. Flowering in spring, this elegant variety provides a stunning display that brightens shaded garden areas and woodland settings. Its dense growth habit and year round foliage make it an excellent choice for adding structure and texture to the landscape. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, Pieris 'Temple Bells' is a reliable and low maintenance shrub that delivers enduring garden appeal.
From $28.91
