thuja hedge
A thuja hedge is one of the most reliable and attractive choices for creating a living boundary in New Zealand gardens. These hardy evergreen conifers are prized for their dense foliage, rapid growth, and natural beauty. Whether you want privacy from neighbours, shelter for your property, or a green backdrop for your garden, a thuja hedge provides year-round interest with very little maintenance. Choosing the right thuja variety ensures your hedge will thrive, offering lush greenery and valuable protection for both urban and rural landscapes.
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. Thuja 'Pyramidalis' is commonly included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, grown for shelter or screening, used for hedging, or planted to line an entranceway or avenue. It is excellent for providing an architectural element and suits being planted against a large, bland wall.
From $33.68
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 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 'Smaragd' is commonly included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, grown for shelter or screening, used for hedging, or planted to line an entranceway or avenue. It is excellent for providing an architectural element and suits being planted against a large, bland wall.
