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thuja conifer

If you’re searching for a versatile evergreen, the thuja conifer stands out as one of the most popular choices for New Zealand gardens. With its elegant shape, rich green foliage, and hardy nature, the thuja conifer is perfect for hedging, shelterbelts, or as a striking specimen tree in your backyard. Whether you’re looking to create a structured privacy screen or simply add year-round texture to your landscape, Thujas adapt beautifully to a range of garden styles and conditions.

Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis' trees with lush green foliage standing 1.5 metres tall in a plant nursery ready for sale.

Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis'

Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis' is an elegant conifer that grows with a narrow and dense, pyramidal shape. The foliage is dark green, sometimes tinged bronze in winter, and produced with a somewhat layered effect to give the plant an interesting texture. It grows to 4 m in height and 1.5 m in width, and can be trimmed as necessary.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Conifers
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 75 cm
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Screening
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
A young Thuja plicata (Western Red Cedar) tree in a forest standing four metres tall.

Thuja plicata

Thuja plicata, commonly known as the Western Red Cedar, is a conifer that grows into an attractive and large tree. It grows with a dense, conical shape, producing green foliage that develops distinctive bronze tones during winter as it slowly grows to about 25 m tall and 15 m wide.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Conifers
Height: 22.50 m
Spread: 5.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Coastal, Modern
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Thuja plicata 'Old Gold'

Thuja plicata 'Old Gold' is a striking evergreen conifer valued for its rich golden foliage and dense growth habit. The vibrant colour provides year...

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Thuja orientalis 'Blue Cone' shrubs with green foliage in pots.
Thuja orientalis 'Blue Cone'

Thuja orientalis 'Blue Cone' is a dwarf conifer that features dense and erect sprays of green foliage. It gets its name from the blue cones produced...

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Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' (Pencil Cypress)

Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' is a tall narrow evergreen conifer admired for its dense upright form and rich dark green foliage. This classic...

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Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' hedge with bright green foliage.
Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (Green Cedar)

Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd', commonly known as the Green or Emerald Cedar, grows with a narrow, dense, and columnar habit. The foliage is rich...

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Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' (prostrate Juniper) growing as a tidy ground cover.
Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' (Japanese Dwarf Juniper)

Juniperus procumbens 'Nana', commonly known as the Prostrate Juniper, is a ground-hugging conifer that forms a carpet of blue-green, needle-like...

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Large Juniperus 'Kaizuka' trees as a cluster.
Juniperus chinensis 'Kaizuka'

Juniperus chinensis 'Kaizuka', commonly known as the Hollywood Juniper tree or Torulosa Juniper, is an upright conifer with an oriental style. It...

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Chamaecyparis 'Boulevard'

Chamaecyparis 'Boulevard' is an elegant evergreen conifer known for its soft silvery blue foliage and feathery texture. It brings year round...

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Cryptomeria japonica 'Egmont'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Egmont' is a handsome evergreen conifer valued for its dense habit, soft feathery foliage, and reliable year round colour. This...

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Cryptomeria japonica

Cryptomeria japonica (Japanese Cedar) is a majestic evergreen conifer valued for its tall upright form and soft rich green foliage. It brings...

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Cupressus 'Green Spire' (Cupressus Green Spire)

Cupressus 'Green Spire' is a conifer valued for its slender, upright habit that brings an architectural effect. It carries fine, dark green foliage...

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Cupressus 'Totem' (Totem Cypress) trees in a garden.
Cupressus 'Totem'

Cupressus 'Totem', otherwise known as the Totem Cypress, is a conifer valued for its slender, upright habit that brings an architectural effect. It...

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Taxodium distichum 'Cascade Falls'

Taxodium distichum 'Cascade Falls' is a graceful weeping form of Bald Cypress, admired for its cascading branches, soft feathery foliage, and...

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Thuja plicata 'Green Giant' trees standing 5 m tall as a lush, green screen.
Thuja 'Green Giant'

Thuja 'Green Giant' is a smaller variety of Cedar and bears sprays of glossy, dark green foliage held on slender stems. The result is a tree with a...

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Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Maki' (Fern Pine)

Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Maki' (Fern Pine) is a compact, upright evergreen conifer prized for its dense, dark green foliage and naturally tidy growth...

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Sequoiadendron giganteum

Sequoiadendron giganteum (Giant Redwood) is one of the world's most impressive and majestic conifer trees, valued for its towering growth habit, rich...

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Taxodium distichum (Bald Cypress)

Taxodium distichum (Swamp Cypress) is a magnificent deciduous conifer admired for its soft feathery foliage, strong upright form, and spectacular...

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Cedrus atlantica (Atlantic Cedar) tree.
Cedrus atlantica

Cedrus atlantica, commonly known as the Atlantic Cedar, is a large and stately tree. It bears blue-green, needle-like foliage held on horizontal...

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A Picea pungens 'Glauca' (Colorado Blue Spruce) tree.
Picea pungens 'Glauca'

Picea pungens 'Glauca', commonly known as the Colorado Blue Spruce, is a blue coloured conifer that grows with a broad and open, pyramidal shape. The...

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Cupressus 'Gracilis'

Cupressus 'Gracilis' (Italian Spruce) is a tall narrow evergreen conifer admired for its elegant upright growth habit and dense dark green foliage...

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Juniperus 'Skyrocket' shrubs with blue-grey foliage.
Juniperus 'Skyrocket'

Juniperus 'Skyrocket', commonly known as the Skyrocket Juniper or Rocky Mountain Juniper, is a popular conifer that grows as a broad column. It...

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Libocedrus plumosa (Kawaka) tree with green-yellow foliage.
Libocedrus plumosa (Kawaka)

Libocedrus plumosa, commonly known as Kawaka, is a majestic NZ native conifer valued for its graceful, feathery foliage and elegant pyramidal form...

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Cupressus 'Blue Ice' (Blue Arizona Cypress)

Cupressus 'Blue Ice' is a striking evergreen conifer admired for its vibrant icy blue foliage and strong upright growth habit. This hardy tree...

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Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' (Blue Atlas Cedar) large specimen tree in a park.
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca'

Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca', also known as Blue Atlas Cedar, is a striking evergreen conifer ideal for New Zealand gardens. Its silvery-blue needles...

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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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Juniperus conferta

Juniperus conferta, commonly known as Shore Juniper, is a hardy evergreen conifer valued for its dense, spreading habit and fresh green foliage. It...

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Cedrus deodara

Cedrus deodara (Deodar Cedar) is a magnificent evergreen conifer admired for its graceful pyramidal form, soft blue green needles, and gently weeping...

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Cryptomeria japonica monstrosa nana shrub with fine, brown foliage in winter.
Cryptomeria japonica 'Monstrosa Nana'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Monstrosa Nana' is a unique dwarf Japanese Cedar prized for its dense sculptural foliage and naturally compact rounded form...

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Pinus pinea

Pinus pinea (Pine Nut) is a distinctive evergreen conifer admired for its broad umbrella shaped canopy, long green needles, and edible pine nuts...

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Cupressus ovensii

Cupressus ovensii (Ovens Cypress) is a hardy evergreen conifer admired for its fine textured foliage and dense upright growth habit. This resilient...

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Thuja occidentalis 'Caespitosa' plant.
Thuja occidentalis 'Caespitosa'

Thuja occidentalis 'Caespitosa' is a compact evergreen conifer valued for its dense foliage, naturally rounded form, and tidy growth habit. This...

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Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis'

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What is a Thuja Conifer?

The thuja conifer is a group of evergreen trees and shrubs from the cypress family, known for their dense, aromatic sprays of foliage. Native to North America and Asia, thuja varieties such as Thuja plicata (Western Red Cedar) and Thuja occidentalis (Eastern Arborvitae) are celebrated for bringing structure and perennial interest to gardens. These conifers are typically low-maintenance, cope well with pruning, and thrive in New Zealand’s varied climate.

Popular Thuja Conifers for New Zealand Gardens

There are many beautiful thuja conifer cultivars available, each with its own unique form and colour. Some well-loved options include:

How to Grow and Care for Thuja Conifer

Growing a thuja conifer in your garden is simple with the right spot and care. Select a location with full sun to partial shade and moist, but well-draining soil. Regular watering helps young plants establish, while mature thujas are quite drought-tolerant. Light, annual trimming will keep your thuja neat and healthy, perfect for forming dense hedges or topiary shapes.

Mulching around the base helps conserve moisture and suppress weeds, and an occasional feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser will promote lush, green growth. Thujas are also naturally pest and disease resistant, making them a reliable choice for low-maintenance gardens.

Design Ideas Using Thuja Conifer

The thuja conifer’s versatile form makes it suitable for a range of landscaping uses. Try planting Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis' in a row for an instant living screen, or group Thuja occidentalis Caespitosa and Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold' with other shrubs for an attractive border. For a golden focal point, use Thuja plicata Old Gold (Thuja Old Gold) near patios or entrances.

With their enduring good looks and easy-care nature, thuja conifers are a go-to evergreen for every Kiwi garden. Explore our selection and find the perfect variety to bring structure, privacy, and year-round colour to your landscape.


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