thuja evergreen shrubs
Thuja evergreen shrubs are a favourite choice for New Zealand gardens, offering year-round greenery, effortless structure, and attractive foliage. Whether you’re looking to create privacy with a living hedge, introduce low-maintenance borders, or add colour to mixed planting schemes, thuja evergreen shrubs deliver resilience and versatility. Their dense, aromatic foliage makes them ideal for coastal areas and urban gardens alike, as they thrive in a range of soil types and require minimal pruning. With so many garden uses, it’s easy to see why gardeners across the country turn to thuja evergreens for both functional and ornamental planting schemes.
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 green, sometimes tinged bronze in winter, and produced with a somewhat layered effect to give the plant an interesting texture. It typically grows to 7 m in height and 2.5 m in width in full sun.
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 round interest and creates an attractive contrast with darker green plants in the landscape.
From $289.95
