upright hedge plants
Upright hedge plants are a smart solution for New Zealand gardens, giving you an elegant, space-saving way to define boundaries, create privacy, or shelter your outdoor space from wind. Whether your garden is modern or traditional, upright hedge varieties offer structure and lush greenery without demanding much room. Choosing the right upright hedge plants ensures your hedge is not only functional but also adds year-round beauty.
Pittosporum 'Wrinkled Blue'
Pittosporum ‘Wrinkled Blue’ is an attractive, upright evergreen tree known for its distinctive blue-grey foliage and dense, columnar growth habit. This cultivar typically grows to around 4–5 metres tall and 2–3 metres wide, making it an ideal choice for hedging, screening, or as a narrow specimen tree in smaller spaces. The crinkled, silvery-blue leaves provide year-round visual interest and contrast beautifully with green plantings in both modern and native garden designs.
From $22.01
Ilex Largo
Ilex ‘Largo’ is a bold, evergreen holly variety known for its dense, glossy green foliage and broad, upright growth habit. It forms a tidy shrub that’s ideal for hedging, screening, or adding structure to gardens. ‘Largo’ is low maintenance and responds well to trimming, making it easy to shape. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to most well-drained soils. This hardy and attractive plant suits a wide range of New Zealand gardens.
From $27.53
