11 terrific trees for small gardens in New Zealand

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25 February 2024

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The Cornus Eddies 'White Wonder'
The Cornus Eddies 'White Wonder'
Creating a lush, inviting garden in limited space can be a challenge, but selecting the right trees can transform even the smallest of gardens into a vibrant sanctuary. Fortunately, we've some fantastic species of plants and trees in New Zealand to choose from that can add a lot with a little, enhancing your garden in more ways than you might expect.
The Buxus hybrid 'Green Gem' makes an excellent low growing living wall that can be planted anywhere in New Zealand.
The beautiful Camelia setsugekka is an evergreen that grows to around 2.5 metres in height, making it perfect for small gardens.
The vibrant reddish-purple leaves of the Cercis Canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Redbud make it a spectacular choice in a small space.
The breathtaking blooms of the Prunus Serrulata 'Amanagowa' Narrow Flowering Cherry Blossom have made it a popular choice in New Zealand.
The Citrus 'Tahitian Lime' will help bring your favourite dishes and drinks to life.
The wonderful white flowers of the Cornus Eddies 'White Wonder' make it a showy inclusion to seriously consider.
At 1.5 metres in height, the Corokia 'Geenty's Green' is a manageable size and great hedging choice for a small garden.
The modest growth and fabulous foliage of Acer Palmatum 'Atropurpureum' (Purple Japanese Maple) makes it a eye-catching option for a small garden.
The iconic yellow flowers of the Sophora Tetraptera Large Leaved Kōwhai Tree.
The Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' is a smaller compact grandiflora variety with creamy white flowers.
The bright red flowers of the Southern Rātā (Metrosideros umbellata) are the first signs of the Kiwi summer.