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If you're searching for tall evergreen trees to create instant impact, privacy, or year-round greenery in your New Zealand garden, you've come to the right place. These majestic trees offer towering silhouettes paired with beautiful foliage, providing vital structure and shelter to outdoor spaces of all sizes. Whether you're designing a grand driveway, need a resilient windbreak, or want to cultivate a lush woodland, choosing the right tall evergreen tree is essential for both style and functionality in your landscape.

An Acacia melanoxylon specimen tree.

Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood Wattle)

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Acacia melanoxylon, commonly known as the Acacia Blackwood Wattle or Australian Blackwood, is an evergreen tree that grows rapidly to 30 m tall and 10 m wide. It carries lush olive-green leaves on stiff branches and produces dark, hard timber widely used for furniture. It is an impressive specimen often grown for its wood.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Trees
Height: 30.00 m
Spread: 10.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Screening
Garden styles: Coastal, Forestry, Mediterranean
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Sequoiadendron giganteum (Sequoia gigantea Tree)

Sequoiadendron giganteum, commonly known as the Giant Redwood, is a large, evergreen tree and aptly named for its red coloured wood. It features feathery, dark green foliage which is held on broad branches emerging off a central trunk as it grows to about 60 m tall and 20 m wide over several hundred years. The Giant Redwood is commonly grown as a specimen, planted to provide shelter, or used for timber production.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 60.00 m
Spread: 20.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Coastal, Forestry, Mediterranean
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Podocarpus henkelii (Yellowwood)

Podocarpus henkelii, commonly known as Henkels Yellowwood, features dense and lush, dark green foliage which is held in a pendulous manner. This...

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A large and showy Quercus ilex specimen tree in a field.

Quercus ilex

Quercus ilex, commonly known as the Holm Oak or Evergreen Oak, is an evergreen tree with lush foliage. The dark green leaves are glossy and...

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Acacia howittii (Sticky Wattle)

Acacia howittii, commonly known as the Sticky Wattle tree, is a fast-growing, small tree that is grown for its weeping growth habit. The branches...

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Metrosideros excelsa (Pohutukawa) specimen tree with masses of red flowers in a coastal location.

Metrosideros excelsa (Pōhutukawa)

Metrosideros excelsa, commonly known as Pōhutukawa or the New Zealand Christmas Tree, is a coastal evergreen renowned for its brilliant red flowers...

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Daphniphyllum macropodum

Daphniphyllum macropodum is a truly impressive evergreen tree. The young growth in spring resembles masses of miniature Cycads and has red hues...

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Lagunaria patersonia

Lagunaria patersonia, commonly known as the Primrose Tree, is an attractive, evergreen tree featuring lovely flowers. The showy, single flowers are...

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Phyllocladus trichomanoides lush green foliage.

Phyllocladus trichomanoides (Celery Pine)

Phyllocladus trichomanoides, commonly called Celery Pine, is a striking New Zealand native tree valued for its unique, celery like foliage and tall...

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Eucryphia cordifolia (Ulmo)

Commonly known as Ulmo, this is a handsome, evergreen tree renowned for both its attractive foliage and pleasant flowers. The sweetly fragrant...

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Fraxinus griffithii

Fraxinus griffithii (Evergreen Ash) is a fast growing evergreen tree valued for its glossy foliage and neat upright form. It is well suited to New...

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A large Beilschmiedia tawa (Tawa tree).

Beilschmiedia tawa (Tawa Tree)

Beilschmiedia tawa, commonly known as the Tawa Tree, is a tall and graceful evergreen native to New Zealand. It is admired for its straight trunk...

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Azalea indica

This variety of Azalea grown for its lovely form and profuse flowering. This hardy, evergreen shrub produces masses of small and showy, lightly...

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Chiranthodendron pentadactylon (Monkeys Hand Tree)

Commonly known as the Monkeys Hand Tree, this is an evergreen tree grown for its flowers and stature. Amidst the lush, green foliage are borne showy...

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Schinus molle (California Pepper Tree)

Schinus molle, commonly known as the California Pepper Tree, is an evergreen tree grown for its attractive form and foliage. The leaves are bright...

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Schefflera arboricola (Dwarf Umbrella Tree)

The Schefflera arboricola plant, commonly known as the Dwarf Umbrella Tree, is an evergreen shrub commonly grown as a houseplant. The foliage is mid...

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A Ficus hillii (Evergreen Fig) specimen tree with lush, green foliage.

Ficus Hillii (Australian Banyan)

Ficus hillii (Evergreen Fig, Hill's Fig) is a fast growing evergreen tree valued for its dense glossy green foliage and excellent screening ability...

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Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu) tree juvenile foliage.

Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu Tree)

Dacrydium cupressinum, commonly known as Rimu or Red Pine, is an iconic and slow-growing tree. The juvenile form features drooping branches densely...

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Alnus jorullensis lush green foliage.

Alnus jorullensis

Alnus jorullensis (Evergreen Alder, Mexican Alder) is a fast growing and versatile tree that performs superbly in many New Zealand landscapes. It is...

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Magnolia Jade Emperor (Evergreen Magnolia Jade Emperor)

Magnolia grandiflora Jade Emperor, commonly known as Southern Magnolia or Evergreen Magnolia, is a small tree that produces masses of large and...

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Magnolia Kay Parris (Magnolia grandiflora Kay Parris)

Magnolia grandiflora Kay Parris, commonly known as Southern Magnolia or Evergreen Magnolia, is a small tree that produces masses of large and showy...

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Eucalyptus Blue Ice (Gum)

“Blue Ice” is a variety of Eucalyptus grown for its colourful foliage. The leaves on juvenile trees are rounded, powdery-blue, and held densely. As...

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Magnolia Teddy Bear (Magnolia grandiflora Teddy Bear)

Magnolia grandiflora Teddy Bear, commonly known as the Magnolia Teddy Bear Tree, is a variety of Southern Magnolia, and is an evergreen tree with...

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Lomandra Evergreen Baby growing as a ground cover with lush, green foliage.

Lomandra Evergreen Baby

Lomandra Evergreen Baby is a compact, evergreen ornamental grass known for its delicate, deep-green foliage and tidy, rounded form. Growing to...

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Verbena bonariensis (Tall Verbena) plants with purple flowers bordering a path.

Verbena bonariensis (Tall Verbena)

Verbena bonariensis, commonly known as Tall Verbena, is a striking perennial that brings height and elegance to New Zealand gardens. It produces...

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Dichroa Blue Stars (Evergreen Hydrangea)

Dichroa 'Blue Stars' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its clusters of intense blue star shaped flowers followed by brilliant metallic blue...

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Fraxinus excelsior

Fraxinus excelsior, commonly known as the European Ash or Common Ash, is a large and stately, deciduous tree grown for its rich and colourful...

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Liriope 'Evergreen Giant'

Liriope 'Evergreen Giant' is an herbaceous perennial that grows as a clump and produces strap-like, dark green leaves. Stems rise above the foliage...

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Cedrela sinensis Flamingo (Toon Tree)

Cedrela sinensis Flamingo is a highly colourful, deciduous tree featuring bright, salmon-pink foliage in spring which ages to cream-yellow, and then...

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Magnolia Margaret Helen (Magnolia Tree Margaret Helen)

Magnolia Margaret Helen is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, rose-pink flowers through late winter and early spring. These are...

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Magnolia Amethyst Flame (Amethyst Flame Magnolia Tree)

Magnolia Amethyst Flame is a smaller tree that bears masses of large and showy, bright red-purple flowers in late winter and early spring on the...

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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics...

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Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood Wattle)

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Why Choose Tall Evergreen Trees?

Tall evergreen trees are a gardener's best friend when it comes to low-maintenance screening, all-season colour, and long-term garden value. Unlike deciduous trees, evergreens maintain their foliage through winter, ensuring your property never looks bare. Their dense canopies filter noise, soften wind, and offer crucial habitat for native wildlife. Many tall varieties are also highly adaptable to New Zealand conditions, thriving in various soils and climates.

Outstanding Tall Evergreen Trees for New Zealand Gardens

When selecting your tall evergreen trees, consider what you want from your planting—be it rapid growth, drought tolerance, or an impressive historic presence.

Sequoiadendron giganteum (Sequoia gigantea Tree)

For a truly spectacular specimen, the Sequoiadendron giganteum (Sequoia gigantea Tree) is unparalleled. Known as the Giant Sequoia, this tree has a striking, conical silhouette and can live for thousands of years. It's ideal for spacious properties and lends a breathtaking presence reminiscent of ancient forests.

Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood Wattle)

The Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood Wattle) is a fast-growing evergreen popular for its beautiful timber and glossy dark green leaves. It's well-suited for shelterbelts, tall hedging, or as a feature tree, and is especially valued for its resilience in challenging conditions.

Podocarpus henkelii (Yellowwood)

With its upright growth habit and lush, feathery leaves, Podocarpus henkelii (Yellowwood) is an excellent choice for both formal gardens and native plantings. This conifer offers year-round foliage, copes well with pruning, and creates a sophisticated, architectural statement.

Quercus ilex

If you're looking for a tall evergreen with a Mediterranean flair, Quercus ilex, or Holm Oak, provides dense, dark foliage and a sturdy form. It’s incredibly wind-tolerant, making it suitable for coastal or exposed sites that need reliable greenery.

Acacia howittii (Sticky Wattle)

Another adaptable option is the Acacia howittii (Sticky Wattle), fast growing and lush. Its softly weeping branches and fragrant yellow flowers make it a versatile solution for screening, habitat gardens, or feature planting.

Creating Your Tall Evergreen Haven

Planting tall evergreen trees is a lasting investment in your garden's beauty, privacy, and ecological health. When planning, consider mature tree height, canopy spread, and site conditions to ensure your choices thrive for generations. If you need help choosing the perfect tall evergreen trees for your property, our expert team is always here to help. Explore our collection and bring year-round grandeur to your landscape.


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