Auckland Hedge Hub
Choosing the right hedge for your Auckland property
Start here. Tell us what you need the hedge to do — privacy, shelter, a small formal border, a tall boundary screen — and we'll point you at the species, spacing and care plan that suits your site, soil and suburb.
Pick a hedge by what it needs to do
Most hedge decisions start with use case, not species. Pick the goal that fits your property and we'll narrow the species shortlist for you.
Best privacy hedges
Compare griselinia, pittosporum and ficus tuffi for fast, dense privacy.
Read guideFast-growing hedges
When you need a screen in two seasons, not five.
Read guideSmall garden hedges
Compact species that stay tidy in tight spaces and courtyards.
Read guideLarge boundary hedges
Tall, dense species for 3 m+ boundaries on suburban and lifestyle blocks.
Read guideCommercial hedges
Practical species and care plans for body corps, schools and businesses.
Read guideRural shelter hedges
Shelterbelt design for Auckland lifestyle blocks and rural boundaries.
Read guidePick a hedge by site conditions
Wind, salt and clay soil decide what survives long term in Auckland. Check the guide that matches your site before you commit to a species.
Still not sure?
Send us a photo of the spot and tell us your priorities — privacy speed, height, low maintenance, coastal hardiness. We'll come back the same day with the right species and a fixed quote for planting or trimming.