Hedging Plants
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A medium sized tree with lush lime green leaves and an upright habit. Very popular trimmed for hedging or can also be clipped for pleaching or topiary. Height x Width 4 x 2.5 Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Shrub Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Australia Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Michelia Figo, Camellias, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii, Ficus Hillii, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Insignificant - Uses
Screening / Shelter Yes Hedging Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Lime-green leaves are glossy with a slightly wavy edge. Can be clipped to form a hedge. Withstands coastal conditions strong winds and frosts. Height x Width 3 x 3 Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Shrub Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Griselinia Lucida, Ficus Tuffi, Ilex Largo, P. Cyril Watson, P. Laetus, Planchonella costata - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Insignificant - Uses
Screening Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A small rounded shrub with fresh lime green foliage and small, heavily scented cream flowers streaked with purple. Sun to shade. The shrub assumes a looser more open form when grown in shade. Individuals grown in sunny situations tend to be more compact with denser foliage that is lighter and more yellow green. Prefers humus rich, well drained, slightly acidic soil. An excellent small hedge or stand alone specimen. Native to Western China. Height x Width 3 x 2.5 Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Shrub Shape Round Country of Origin Western China Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Camellias, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Cream and Purple Fragrant? Yes - Uses
Hedging Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Unusual and distinct cultivar. Compact neat and bushy habit. Glossy fresh green leaves with lighter ribs. Can be used as a low broad hedge or as a specimen shrub, screen, or tub plant. A good wind shelter for more delicate plants in mixed shrub beds. Height x Width 3 x 2 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Shrub Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Pseudopanax Lessonii, P. Laetus, Griselinia Broadway Mint, Griselinia Lucida, Planchonella costata, Ilex Largo - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Very small Fragrant? No - Uses
Screening Yes Hedging Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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At last a Lilly Pilly that is highly psyllid resistant! A superior cultivar of Syzygium Australe, more commonly known as a Lilly Pilly. This unique variety is new to the NZ market and is solely available through Black Bridge Nurseries and Boulevard and Boutique. Selected propagation has improved this variety of Lilly Pilly making it resistant to the very problematic psyllid insect and the damage it causes. Its also faster growing, has a stronger, straighter central leader and an improved root system. We’ve also found it to be good in shady areas as well. Excellent for screening, hedging and shaping. See also "Eugenia ventinatii" to see how Syzygium resilience could be used as a hedge Height x Width 7 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Shrub Shape Narrow Country of Origin Australia Similar to Consider Michelia Figo, Camellias, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green and red - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? No - Uses
Screening / Shelter Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A most impressive plant with large rounded, very thick, glossy, lime green leaves. Excellent tropical hedge. Wind and salt resistant. Grows in sun or shade. Good drainage. NZ native. Height x Width 3 x 2 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Shrub Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Michelia Figo, Camellias, Pittosporums, Corokia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Very small - Uses
Hedging Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A slower growing upright bushy shrub with dark green oval foliage. Unlike classic Holly leaf edges are smooth. Excellent for borders, hedging or can be shaped into a topiary. Hardy Height x Width 3.5 x 2.5m Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Shrub Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Michelia Figo, Camellias, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Insignificant - Uses
Hedging Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A compact evergreen Mediterranean tree but can easily be trimmed to shape. Dark green leathery leaves are highly aromatic and good for culinary use. Small yellow flowers followed by dark berries. Excellent as a standard, ornamental tree or hedge. Height x Width 5 x 3 Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Shrub Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Mediterranean region Similar to Consider Prunus Lusitanica, Camellias, Ficus, Griselinia - LEAF
Leaf Colour Green - FLOWER
Flower Colour Yellow Fragrant? No - USES
Hedging Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A hardy shrub or small tree with glossy, elliptic leaves to 10cm in length, bright red when young, later dark green that is valued for its bright red new growth. Clusters of small white flowers during summer will generally not appear on regularly trimmed plants. The regularly trimming will keep them to size and prevent the branches from getting too large. A yearly application of slow release fertilizer will help maintain their vigour and colour. Height x Width 5 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Shrub Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Eugenia Ventinatii, Syzygium Resilience - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Red - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? No - Uses
Accent Yes Screening / Shelter Yes Hedging Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Hardy coastal large shrub or small tree. Leathery dark green leaves felted underneath. Flowers dark crimson to purple. Prefers full sun in free draining soil but will also tolerate dry soil once established. Easily trims to make a very good hedge or can be allowed to grow to a hardy screen. Windy conditions and coastal exposure OK. Height x Width 6 x 4 Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Michelia Figo, Camellias, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Purple Fragrant? No - Uses
Screening / Shelter Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Yes Fruit Producing No Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A brilliant compact selection of our native totara with small blue-grey foliage. Has a more upright pyramidical habit. Its slow growth makes it easy to manage in any sized garden. Excellent as a specimen tree or planted as a hedge. Height x Width 7 x 5 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Tree Shape Conical Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Podocarpus Totara and Black Bridge. Podocarpus gracilis - Leaf
Leaf Colour Glaucus Blue - Flower
Flower Insignificant - Uses
Specimen Yes Accent Yes Screening / Shelter Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Large evergreen shrub or small tree dark glossy green oval leaves. Dull white hawthorn scented flowers in slender racemes late spring/summer followed by fruits. Moist to dry conditions but will not tolerate wet feet. Excellent for hedges or Topiary or can be allowed to grow as a screen Height x Width 5 x 4 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Conical Country of Origin Western Europe, France, Spain Portugal, Morocco Similar to Consider Camellias, Laurus Nobilis, Michelia Figo, Syzygium resilience, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii - Leaf
Leaf Colour Dark Green - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? Yes - Uses
Specimen Yes Accent Yes Hedging Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A slender growing shrub with rich green foliage and masses of starry yellow flowers early summer followed by dark red berries. Attracts birds. Ideal as a hedge trims well. Will tolerate dry coastal exposed or windy sites once established. Height x Width 2 x 1.2 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Shrub Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Michelia Figo, Camellias, Pittosporums, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Yellow Fragrant? No - Uses
Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Grows as a small, rounded tree with olive green leaves with a brown under felt. In late winter early spring they produce small, round perfumed, cream flowers with prominent stamens which burst from furry brown buds. Protect from strong winds. Slow growing. Excellent trimmed as a hedge or makes a beautiful small growing specimen. Height x Width 4 x 3 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Similar to Consider Michelia Bubbles, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Dark Green, brown under felt - Flower
Flower Colour Cream Fragrant? Yes - Uses
Specimen Yes Accent Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Small medium tree with lush lime green leaves and drooping branches. Excellent trimmed for hedging or can also be clipped for pleaching or topiary. Height x Width 6 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Australia Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Michelia Figo, Camellias, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus Tuffi, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Nil - Uses
Screening / Shelter Yes Hedging Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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An outstanding tree with narrow oval deep bronze-purple glossy leaves. Greenish-yellow flowers. An excellent hedge or shelter tree but left to grow will form a spreading shade tree. Will withstand windy coastal conditions wet or dry soils. Height x Width 5 x 4 Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Spreading Country of Origin Australia Similar to Consider Leptospermum scoparium, Kunzea ericioides - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green, Bronze Red - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? No - Uses
Good Shade Tree? Yes Accent Yes Screening Yes Hedging Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Narrow lanceolate sharply pointed leaves 20mm x 6mm. Single or double flowers cover the bush late autumn to early spring providing a colourful display and nectar for bees. Berries resemble small hot cross buns. Hardy and adaptable. Will withstand windy coastal conditions, or dry soil once established. Ok in clay soils. Height x Width 5 x 3 Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Kunzea Ericioides, Lepto Coppersheen - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? No - Uses
Screening / Shelter Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A fast-growing bushy native tree. Leaves larger than other pittosporums and has lemon scent when crushed. It has highly fragrant clusters of small attractive yellow-cream flowers in spring, followed by distinctive black seed capsules. Best in full sun. Will tolerate damp soils and moderately windy conditions. Ideal as a large screen or hedge as responds very well to trimming. Plant Type Tree Shape Pyramidical Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Other Pittosporums, Planchonella costata, Myrsine salicina - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Lime - Flower
Flower Colour Yellow - small Fragrant? Yes - Uses
Screening / Shelter Yes Bird Feeding Yes Hedging Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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This plant has a tidy habit with and upright medium form. The foliage is smooth with a slight grey/green appearance and attractive pointed leaves. Compact and useful for hedging and screening. Small purple fragrant flowers. Good for coastal conditions being from the windy Stephen’s Island in the middle of the Cook Strait. Responds very well to trimming. Height x Width 4 x 2 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Shrub Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Other Pittosporums - Leaf
Leaf Colour Dark Green - Flower
Flower Colour Purple Fragrant? Yes - Uses
Screening / Shelter Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Tenufolium type: Compact bushy small tree with an excellent rounded habit. Leaves lettuce green small and fresh-looking. Small purple flowers are fragrant in the stillness or morning or evening. Full sun dry tolerant once established. Trims well so ideal as a hedge planted in rows or individually as a specimen. Height x Width 3 x 3 Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Other Pittosporums - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Lime - Flower
Flower Colour Red Purple Fragrant? No - Uses
Screening / Shelter Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
