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

Thuja 'Green Giant'

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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 somewhat layered appearance as it grows to 12 m tall and 3 m wide. Thuja plicata 'Green Giant' is commonly grown as a specimen, used as a screen, planted as a backdrop for smaller plants, or trimmed into a hedge. This is a low-maintenance plant that is very forgiving with excellent aesthetics.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Conifers
Height: 12.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Coastal, Formal, Japanese, Modern
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 occidentalis 'Rheingold'

Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold' is a compact evergreen conifer admired for its soft golden foliage that develops warm bronze tones during cooler...

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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...

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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Thuja occidentalis (White Pine) green foliage.
Thuja occidentalis

Thuja occidentalis, commonly known as White Cedar or Eastern Arborvitae, is a hardy, evergreen conifer valued for its dense, pyramidal form and soft...

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

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

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Thuja occidentalis 'Rosedalis' plant with green and yellow foliage.
Thuja orientalis 'Rosedalis'

Thuja orientalis 'Rosedalis' is a compact evergreen conifer admired for its dense foliage and attractive bronze rose colouring during cooler months...

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Thuja orientalis Aurea Nana

Thuja orientalis 'Aurea Nana' is a compact evergreen conifer admired for its dense golden foliage and naturally rounded growth habit. This attractive...

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Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup' trees with dark green foliage.
Thuja occidentalis Holmstrup

Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup', commonly known as Eastern Arborvitae, has foliage that is rich green and produced with a layered effect that provides...

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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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