standard evergreen trees for small gardens
Standard evergreen trees for small gardens are an exceptional way to add year-round structure, lush greenery, and instant elegance to compact outdoor spaces. Whether you want to frame an entrance, create a formal focal point, or simply enjoy low-maintenance beauty, these trees offer the perfect solution for smaller suburban or urban gardens across New Zealand. Choosing the right varieties can make all the difference in maximising impact while minimising space, so you can transform even the tiniest courtyard into a sanctuary of green.
Michelia figo
Michelia figo, commonly known as the Port Wine Magnolia, is a compact evergreen tree prized for its delightfully fragrant, cream-white flowers and glossy foliage. Ideal for hedging, screening, or as a specimen tree, it brings year-round beauty and subtle perfume to New Zealand gardens. This hardy and low-maintenance plant thrives in well-drained soil and adds elegance to both formal and informal landscapes.
From $34.43
Laurus nobilis angustifolia
Laurus nobilis angustifolia is a variety of Laurel grown for its compact growth habit and elegant foliage. This evergreen tree features lush, dark green leaves that are aromatic when crushed. Flowers produced in spring are pale yellow-green and result in small, glossy, black berries as it grows to 5 m tall and 4 m wide. Laurus nobilis angustifolia is ideal for trimming into a hedge, using as a screening plant, planting as a backdrop for smaller plants, maintaining in a container, shaping into a topiary, or growing as a specimen. The leaves on this variety are the well-known Bay Leaves, and can be used fresh or dry in cooking to add flavour to dishes.
From $430.15
