New Zealand native coastal evergreen shrub with exceptionally glossy thick leathery leaves that mirror sunlight beautifully. Tough, salt-tolerant, wind-tolerant — among the great coastal hedge plants of the southern temperate world.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 9–11 | −6.7 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H3 | −5 °C to 1 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 9 | −1 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 3–7 | −5 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Native to coastal New Zealand
- Salt tolerant, wind tolerant — premier coastal hedge and shelter species in mild maritime climates
- Many cultivars in different leaf colours (yellow, variegated, bronze) widely grown across Australia, NZ, the UK, and California
- WARNING: Listed mildly INVASIVE in parts of coastal California — escapes garden plantings, check local guidance
- Not reliably hardy outdoors in Canada — Canadian zone values shown represent the system maximum and do not imply garden cultivation north of the warmest coastal pockets.
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