wavy leaf ligustrum
If you're searching for a striking yet reliable evergreen shrub, the wavy leaf ligustrum stands out as an exceptional choice for New Zealand gardens. Known for its distinctive ruffled foliage, this ligustrum variety offers year-round structure, lush greenery, and versatile uses in both formal and informal landscapes. Easy to grow and incredibly adaptable, wavy leaf ligustrum is beloved for hedging, screening, and even topiary. Whether you’re updating a traditional property or adding depth to modern plantings, this plant delivers visual appeal and functional benefits that last through every season.
Pittosporum tenuifolium
Pittosporum tenuifolium, commonly known as Kohuhu or Black Matipo, is a fast-growing, evergreen native tree ideal for hedging, screening, and shelter in New Zealand gardens. It features wavy-edged green leaves on distinctive dark stems and produces small, sweetly scented purple flowers in spring. Reaching 4–6 metres tall, Kohuhu thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to coastal, windy, and dry conditions. Its tidy, upright form makes it a versatile and low-maintenance landscaping choice.
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Ligustrum Rotundifolium (Ligustrum japonicum)
Ligustrum japonicum Rotundifolium, commonly known as Japanese Privet, grows as a small, compact, rounded bush and carries glossy, dark green leaves which have a unique curl. Clusters of cream-coloured flowers are borne in summer and are a lovely feature as it grows to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide. Ligustrum Rotundifolium is often clipped into hedge, added to a mixed planting, maintained in a container, or used to provide architectural interest.
