Native Garden - Formal Garden Bed
Plants:
Hedge - Griselinia littoralis (Broadleaf)
Tree - Pseudopanex ferox (Lancewood)
Underplanting - Pittosporum Golfball
Having a native look doesn't mean you can’t achieve a slick and formal design. Broadleaf can be kept as a low, tight hedge with a twice-yearly trim, while the architectural quality of the Lancewood creates dramatic structure underplanted with the formality of the Pittosporum Golfball. Keep the Broadleaf low and this will contain the garden bed well (and also hide any weeds in case you haven't had a chance to get in the garden recently). Low-maintenance and a great idea for planting in a narrow garden bed. The Lancewoods are a stunning plant and, due to their slender juvenile form, require minimum space to be planted. This combination is hardy, and very tolerant to wind if you find yourself coastal or in exposed areas.
Width required: At least 2m
Plant spacing:
Hedge - Griselinia littoralis (Broadleaf) - 0.7m
Tree - Pseudopanax ferox - 15 m
Underplanting - Pittosporum Golfball - 1.5m
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Green
Uses:
This is a simple plant combination for a formal native garden.
Plants in this Palette
Griselinia Ardmore Emerald
Griselinia Ardmore Emerald
Griselinia littoralis Ardmore Emerald, also known as Kāpuka, is a great variety of the classic New Zealand native broadleaf. This evergreen shrub is characterised by its vibrant, glossy dark emerald-green leaves that remain lush throughout the year. With a compact and dense growth habit, Ardmore Emerald is the perfect choice for creating privacy screens, hedges, or as a standalone feature in garden beds.
Broadleaf is known for its adaptability and resilience. It thrives in a range of soil types and is tolerant of coastal conditions, making it a versatile addition to diverse landscapes. With a mature height of about 3-4m, it offers both height and structure to gardens, while its dense foliage provides a haven for local birdlife. It produces small, green-yellow flowers in late spring to mid-summer which adds to its appeal.
Whether you're crafting a natural barrier, adding greenery to coastal properties, or simply looking for a hardy and attractive shrub, Griselinia littoralis Ardmore Emerald promises to be a reliable and enchanting choice for any garden setting.
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Pseudopanax ferox
Pseudopanax ferox
Pseudopanax ferox is a small tree with a striking, juvenile form consisting of down-pointing, roundish, long, narrow and very tough leaves that have irregular blunt bumps along the edge. Upon maturity it grows into a bushy small tree, bearing long, narrow, leathery leaves that have a few teeth on the margin towards the tip and produces 8-9mm wide purple fruit. Reaches maturity at age 10-15, and can grow to a height of 6 metres.
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Pittosporum Golf Ball
Pittosporum Golf Ball
Pittosporum Golf Ball is a neat forming, rounded New Zealand shrub. This plant is ideal for adding structure and architectural interest to the planting scheme and also makes a great low hedge. Small purple flowers appear in late spring and early summer with a sweet, honey-like scent. Frost hardy and likes a spot in the full sun and partial shade with a moist, well-drained soil. Grows to a height of 1m but can be trimmed to retain a smaller shape.
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