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Are you searching for thuja for sale in New Zealand? Thuja, also known as arborvitae, is a top choice for gardeners who want year-round greenery, easy-care privacy hedges, and versatile landscape structure. At our nursery, we offer a diverse range of thuja varieties, each prized for their stunning foliage, fast growth, and adaptability to NZ climates. Whether you’re after a stately specimen tree or a simple solution to screen your home from neighbours, discovering the right thuja is easy—and enjoying a lush, evergreen garden begins here.

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
Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' hedge with bright green foliage.

Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (Green Cedar)

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

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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...

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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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Why Choose Thuja for Your Garden?

Thuja is renowned for its dense, feathery foliage and strong, upright growth. These qualities make thuja ideal for hedges, windbreaks, screens, and specimen planting. Many homeowners love thuja for its low maintenance needs, drought tolerance once established, and natural resistance to pests and diseases. Thuja’s classic rich green colour adds elegance to any garden and provides a year-round backdrop for flowering plants and seasonal colour.

Popular Thuja Varieties Available

Explore our range of thuja for sale and find the perfect match for your landscape design. For those interested in rapid growth and a robust privacy screen, Thuja 'Green Giant' is a standout performer. Its vigorous growth and dense foliage create an instant green wall. Looking for something with golden tones? Thuja plicata Old Gold (Thuja Old Gold) offers a unique golden-green hue that brightens borders and mixed plantings.

If you prefer a more compact, formal look, Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (Green Cedar) is a favourite for its tidy, narrow shape and vibrant emerald colour. For the classic western red cedar, Thuja plicata delivers stately beauty and impressive height, making it a reliable shelterbelt or specimen tree. For something a bit more unique, Thuja orientalis 'Blue Cone' features fine, blue-tinged foliage and attractive cone clusters.

How to Choose the Right Thuja

Selecting the right thuja depends on your garden goals. For tall hedging and the fastest results, a vigorous type like Thuja 'Green Giant' is ideal. For ornamental features or smaller spaces, Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (Green Cedar) or Thuja orientalis 'Blue Cone' both shine. Consider the final height, width, and colour that best suits your needs, as well as the local climate and soil conditions.

Planting and Caring for Thuja

Thuja thrives best in well-drained soil and prefers full sun to part shade. Space your plants according to their mature width for a healthy, dense hedge. Keep them watered during the first season as they establish, and add a layer of mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilising in spring will keep your thuja vigorous, and occasional trimming helps maintain neat shapes.

Ready to transform your landscape? Browse our full selection of thuja for sale and benefit from expert advice, locally grown plants, and reliable service. With the right thuja, your garden can enjoy beauty, privacy, and year-round appeal.


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