Auckland Species Guide
Hedge Plant Library
Every hedge species we work with across Auckland — what it looks like, how fast it grows, and which gardens it suits. Tap any plant for the full care profile.
- Hedge species
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- Growth
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Ficus Tuffi
The fastest-growing privacy hedge in NZ. Glossy, tall, year-round green.
- Growth
- Very fast (60–100 cm / yr)
- Best for
- Tall privacy walls, fast coverage
- Hedge species
Griselinia
Auckland's go-to boundary hedge — fast, glossy and forgiving.
- Growth
- Fast (40–60 cm / yr)
- Best for
- Coastal boundaries, salt wind, clay soil
- Hedge species
Laurel
Big glossy leaves and a thick, traditional formal hedge.
- Growth
- Fast (40–60 cm / yr)
- Best for
- Tall classical hedges, full sun or part shade
- Hedge species
Lilly Pilly
Soft new growth in red and bronze. Great for warm, sheltered Auckland gardens.
- Growth
- Moderate to fast (40–60 cm / yr)
- Best for
- Decorative screens, splash of colour
- Hedge species
Pittosporum
Dense, formal screening with neat dark foliage. A North Shore favourite.
- Growth
- Moderate (30–50 cm / yr)
- Best for
- Formal screens, contemporary gardens
- Hedge species
Red Robin
Bright red new growth. A statement hedge with personality.
- Growth
- Moderate (30–50 cm / yr)
- Best for
- Feature hedges, contrast against green
- Hedge species
Viburnum
Tidy mid-height screen with white spring flowers and good density.
- Growth
- Moderate (30–40 cm / yr)
- Best for
- Mid-height hedges, feature borders
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