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Common Hedge Plants Nz

Corokia Mangatangi

Corokia Mangatangi is a NZ native shrub that features fine, silver coloured foliage which gives the plant a somewhat misty look. It is adorned with small, yellow flowers in spring which are followed by yellow berries as it grows to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide. Corokia Mangatangi is commonly used as low to medium sized hedge but makes a great addition to mixed plantings, particularly on those difficult to grow sites.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native

Pittosporum Oliver Twist

Pittosporum tenuifolium Oliver Twist is a NZ native shrub with small, olive-green leaves held densely on narrow, black stems. This evergreen typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Pittosporum Oliver Twist is an excellent choice for hedging, growing around pools and barbecue areas, adding to a mixed planting, or growing as a backdrop for smaller plants.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Griselinia 'Canterbury' hedge with lush green foliage.

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Lophomyrtus Red Dragon

Lophomyrtus Red Dragon is a variety of the commonly known, NZ Myrtle, and is grown for its colourful foliage. Dark stems bear small and colourful...

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Griselinia lucida

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Pittosporum Mountain Jade

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Buxus sempervirens

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Muehlenbeckia astonii

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Coprosma repens

Coprosma repens, commonly known as the Mirror Bush, NZ Laurel, Shiny Leaf, or Taupata, is a hardy, NZ native shrub that features lush and glossy...

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Pseudowintera colorata

Pseudowintera colorata, commonly known as Horopito, is a NZ native shrub grown for its colourful foliage. New growth has dominant red tones and ages...

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Choisya ternata

Choisya ternata, commonly known as Mexican Orange Blossom, features lush and glossy, dark green leaves. The foliage is adorned with star-shaped, pure...

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Leptospermum Blossom

Leptospermum Blossom, commonly known as NZ Tea Tree, is a fast growing, NZ native shrub that produces stunning flowers. Double, pink flowers are...

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Photinia Red Robin

Photinia Red Robin is a popular hedging plant due to its bright and colourful foliage. New growth is bright red and ages to become mid-dark green...

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Lonicera Honey Hedge Lime

Lonicera Honey Hedge Lime is an evergreen shrub often used instead as an alternative to a Buxus hedge. It carries dense, upright branches that host...

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Photinia Super Hedge

Photinia Super Hedge features bright and colourful foliage with bright red new growth. This foliage ages to become mid-dark green which results in a...

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Lonicera Honey Hedge Ruby

Lonicera Honey Hedge Ruby is a hardy, evergreen shrub often used instead of a Buxus hedge. It carries dense, upright branches and small, glossy, dark...

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Fagus sylvatica

Fagus sylvatica, commonly known as the Common Beech or European Beech, is a large, deciduous tree that grows with a broad, spreading crown. The...

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Viburnum Hedge Master

Viburnum Hedge Master is an evergreen shrub grown for its lush and colourful foliage. The glossy foliage emerges red and ages to become dark green...

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Cotinus coggygria Purpureus

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Cyathea dealbata

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Ajuga Catlins Giant

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Hoheria sextylosa

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Asplenium bulbiferum

Asplenium bulbiferum, commonly known as the Hen and Chicken Fern, is a NZ native fern featuring feathery, deep green fronds. The common name arises...

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Libertia grandiflora

Libertia grandiflora, commonly known as the NZ Grand Iris or Mikoikoi, is a NZ native is grown for its beautiful flowers and lush foliage. Stems rise...

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Carex virgata

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Corokia Mangatangi

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