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thuja evergreen

If you're searching for a versatile, hardy, and attractive conifer for your New Zealand garden, the thuja evergreen is an excellent choice. Popular for their lush green foliage and year-round interest, thuja evergreen varieties are ideal for hedging, screening, or specimen planting. These reliable evergreens add structure, privacy, and beauty to both contemporary and traditional landscapes, thriving in a range of climates across Aotearoa. With easy-care requirements and graceful growth habits, thuja evergreen plants offer an ideal solution for gardeners seeking sustainable, low-maintenance greenery.

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. The Western Red Cedar is commonly grown for timber production, but also makes for a stunning specimen in a large garden or park.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Conifers
Height: 25.00 m
Spread: 15.00 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 Old Gold)

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Thuja plicata Old Gold features foliage that is rich yellow and develops bronze tones in winter. It is held in clusters which produces a layered appearance and an interesting texture as it grows to 5 m tall and 3 m wide. Thuja Old Gold is commonly included in large gardens as a specimen, or used for shelter or screening.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Conifers
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
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Why Choose a Thuja Evergreen?

Thuja evergreen trees and shrubs provide outstanding value for New Zealand gardens. Their dense, layered foliage creates an instant privacy screen or windbreak while maintaining a fresh, vibrant appearance throughout all seasons. As conifers, thujas are known for their elegant, upright form and can grow in a wide range of soil types, making them suitable for urban and rural environments alike.

Gardeners appreciate the thuja evergreen for its adaptability, resilience, and minimal pruning needs. Whether you’re establishing a new shelterbelt, embellishing a courtyard, or simply looking for an easy-to-grow focal point, a thuja evergreen delivers lasting results.

Popular Thuja Evergreen Varieties

There’s a thuja evergreen to suit every gardening style and space. Explore some of our favourite options below:

Planting and Caring for Thuja Evergreen

Planting a thuja evergreen is straightforward and rewarding. They prefer well-drained soils with some moisture but will tolerate slightly dry conditions once established. Position your thuja in full sun to partial shade for optimal growth and colour. When planting a hedge, space individual plants according to their mature size, usually 60 to 90 centimetres apart.

Routine care is minimal for thuja evergreen plants. Occasional watering during dry spells, an annual mulch, and light pruning in early spring help maintain shape and vitality. These conifers are remarkably pest and disease resistant, making them a low-maintenance option for busy gardeners.

Bring Evergreen Beauty to Your Garden

With their stunning foliage, strong structure, and flexible growth habits, thuja evergreen varieties are a timeless addition to New Zealand gardens. Whether you’re starting a new hedge, revitalising a border, or seeking year-round greenery, explore our full range including Thuja occidentalis Caespitosa, Thuja plicata Old Gold (Thuja Old Gold), Thuja plicata, Thuja occidentalis, and Thuja orientalis 'Rosedalis'. Discover the perfect thuja evergreen for your garden and enjoy effortless elegance all year.


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