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silver hedging plants nz

Silver hedging plants are a striking and versatile choice for New Zealand gardens, offering shimmering foliage that brings year-round interest and an elegant, modern look. They’re ideal for boundary hedges, garden screens, or as sculptural features in contemporary landscapes. The silvery leaves add textural contrast and help lighten dark corners, making silver hedging plants NZ homeowners’ favourites for both coastal and urban gardens. Thanks to their resilience and minimal maintenance requirements, these plants are a practical yet eye-catching solution for anyone seeking privacy, windbreaks, or simply a beautiful backdrop for other plantings.

A large Corokia 'Mangatangi' hedge.

Corokia 'Mangatangi'

Corokia 'Mangatangi' is a NZ native shrub that features fine, silver coloured foliage which gives the plant a somewhat misty look. It is adorned with small, yellow flowers in spring which are followed by yellow berries as it grows to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
Corokia Silver Ghost plant with silver foliage.

Corokia 'Silver Ghost'

Corokia 'Silver Ghost' is a striking evergreen New Zealand shrub admired for its fine silver grey foliage, distinctive branching, and naturally compact growth. It provides year round colour and texture while producing small yellow flowers followed by decorative berries.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.20 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian, Rock
Buxus 'Silver Beauty' plant with dark green and yellow variegated foliage.
Buxus sempervirens 'Silver Beauty' (Silver Boxwood)

Buxus sempervirens 'Silver Beauty', commonly known as Box Hedge, features small leaves that are dark green with irregular, cream-silver margins, and...

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Pittosporum 'Silver Sheen' bushy plants in pots.
Pittosporum 'Silver Sheen'

Pittosporum 'Silver Sheen' is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub admired for its delicate, silvery-green foliage and airy appearance. Ideal for hedging...

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Corokia cheesemanii shrub with grey-green foliage growing in a border garden.
Corokia cheesemanii

Corokia cheesemanii is a hardy, NZ native shrub that grows with a bushy habit and features attractive, olive green-silver foliage. The small leaves...

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Metrosideros Vibrance red flowers amidst lush foliage on a mature tree.
Metrosideros 'Vibrance'

Metrosideros 'Vibrance' is a compact, evergreen tree prized for its vivid red flowers and dense, silver-green foliage. Typically growing to 4-5...

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Corokia 'Little Prince' plants with grey stems and small green leaves at The Plant Company nursery.
Corokia 'Little Prince'

Corokia 'Little Prince' is a small and twiggy, NZ native shrub that features small, grey-brown leaves and black stems. The slim, intertwined stems...

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A Metrosideros 'Tahiti' shrub about 70 cm tall and 60 cm wide with red flowers and lush foliage.
Metrosideros 'Tahiti'

Metrosideros 'Tahiti', commonly known as Dwarf Pohutukawa, is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant red flowers and silver-green foliage...

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Westringia fruticosa

Westringia fruticosa (Coastal Rosemary) is a hardy evergreen shrub prized for its fine grey green foliage, naturally dense habit, and delicate white...

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Corokia 'Geentys Ghost'

Corokia 'Geenty's Ghost' is a hardy, NZ native shrub that grows as a mass of wiry and tangled branches bearing small, dark green leaves with a silver...

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Corokia 'Geenty's Green' hedge.
Corokia 'Geenty's Green'

Corokia 'Geenty's Green' is a hardy, NZ native shrub that bears narrow, olive-green leaves that have a silver underside. Masses of small, star-like...

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Heuchera 'Northern Exposure Silver'

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure Silver' is a stunning perennial prized for its large silver foliage accented with dark veining and its exceptional garden...

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Eucalyptus 'Baby Blue' (Silver Gum)

Eucalyptus 'Baby Blue' is a highly popular evergreen tree admired for its stunning silver blue foliage and strong ornamental appeal. The rounded...

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Camellia Silver Dollar, elegant, double, white flower.
Camellia Silver Dollar

Camellia 'Silver Dollar' is an elegant evergreen shrub known for its pristine white flowers and glossy green foliage. It brings timeless beauty to...

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Olive 'Frantoio'

Olive 'Frantoio' is a premium olive variety renowned for producing high quality oil with a rich, fruity flavour. This evergreen tree features...

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Olive 'Barnea'

Olive 'Barnea' is a high yielding olive tree valued for its versatility in both oil production and table olives. This evergreen tree features...

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Corokia Frosted Chocolate showcasing its lush green and brown foliage.
Corokia 'Frosted Chocolate'

Corokia 'Frosted Chocolate', commonly known as Korokio, is a hardy, NZ native shrub with lovely foliage and an interesting form. It grows as a mass...

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A fabulous Convolvulus cneorum plant with grey foliage and masses of white flowers.
Convolvulus cneorum

Convolvulus cneorum Silver Bush is a striking compact shrub valued for its silvery foliage and masses of bright white funnel shaped flowers. This sun...

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Dymondia margaretae growing between pavers and featuring small, grey foliage.
Dymondia margaretae

Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet) is a hardy low growing groundcover valued for its attractive silver green foliage and dense spreading habit. This...

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Ophiopogon japonicus Silver Mist grass in a garden.
Ophiopogon 'Silver Mist' (Silver Mondo Grass)

Ophiopogon 'Silver Mist' is a dwarf silver Mondo Grass, and features fine, grass-like foliage that is variegated dark green and white. It typically...

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A Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' plant in a garden.
Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon'

Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' is an evergreen shrub often used instead of Buxus for hedges. It carries dense, upright branches that host small and...

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Ace1 Planting Spade

The Ace 1 planting spade is a must for any gardener. This spade is designed so it can penetrate the ground easily without jarring the wrists in the...

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Azalea 'Silver Anniversary'

Azalea 'Silver Anniversary' is an elegant evergreen azalea prized for its beautiful white flowers that are often lightly flushed with pink during...

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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...

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Shadecloth - 70% Shade (Shade Cloth For Plants)

This shade cloth for plants, which is also used as plant windbreaks, reduces light levels and windspeeds by 70%. Therefore, 30% of the wind or light...

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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...

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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...

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Libertia grandiflora plant with elegant white flowers and lush, dark green foliage.
Libertia grandiflora (NZ Iris)

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Disphyma australe pink flowers and fleshy, green leaves.
Disphyma australe (NZ Ice Plant)

Disphyma australe, commonly known as NZ Ice Plant, is a hardy and attractive groundcover valued for its fleshy, bright green foliage and striking...

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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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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...

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Strelitzia nicolai (White Bird Of Paradise Plant)

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Corokia 'Mangatangi'

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Top Silver Hedging Plants for NZ Gardens

When selecting silver hedging plants NZ gardeners are spoilt for choice with robust, reliable varieties suited to our climate. Here are some of the best options:

Buxus sempervirens 'Silver Beauty' (Silver Boxwood)

Buxus sempervirens 'Silver Beauty' (Silver Boxwood) is a unique twist on a classic favourite. This variety features subtle silvery-green foliage and responds beautifully to trimming. The dense growth and formal appeal make it perfect for neat, structured hedges, borders, or even topiary in formal gardens.

Pittosporum 'Silver Sheen'

For a modern, light-reflecting effect, Pittosporum 'Silver Sheen' is hard to beat. Its tiny, shimmering leaves create a delicate, airy screen, making this evergreen shrub a top pick for fast-growing privacy hedges. Hardy to coastal winds and tolerant of pruning, it’s well suited to exposed sites and urban spaces.

Corokia cheesemanii

Native to New Zealand, Corokia cheesemanii stands out with its intertwined, wiry branches and grey-silver foliage. It forms a tough, drought-tolerant hedge with an architectural silhouette and provides bonus bursts of yellow flowers in spring, followed by berries that attract native birds.

Pittosporum Silver Pillar

Pittosporum Silver Pillar is an upright, columnar shrub with slender, silvery-green leaves. Its strong vertical form makes it an excellent choice for tight spaces, modern gardens, or as a striking feature in mixed hedges. Plant in groups for a dramatic, silvery privacy screen.

Michelia doltsopa Silver Cloud

For those seeking a taller, grander hedge, Michelia doltsopa Silver Cloud is a standout. This elegant small tree offers lush, silver-tinged leaves and stunning white, fragrant flowers in late winter. It makes a bold, scented boundary hedge and pairs beautifully with darker evergreens.

Why Choose Silver Hedging Plants in NZ?

Silver hedging plants NZ gardeners love are not just about good looks. Their reflective foliage helps reduce heat, brighten shaded spots, and resist drought—ideal for our local conditions. Many varieties are tough, pest-resistant, and adaptable to coastal or urban environments. They enhance privacy, define spaces, and provide stunning texture all year round.

Planting and Care Tips

To get the most from your silver hedging plants in NZ, plant in well-drained soil, give them plenty of sun, and trim regularly to maintain shape and density. Mulch to conserve moisture and feed annually in spring for the lushest growth. With the right care, your silver hedge will look brilliant and thrive for years to come.


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