Our top 10 trees for shelter on the coast.

Karo [Pittosporum crassifolium]

This is as hardy as they get on the coast. Also makes a nice tree or hedge.

Norfolk Island Hibiscus [Lagunaria pattersonii]

Hardy to salt winds. Has a great shape-erect and pyramidal.

Coprosma repens

Very hardy and fast growing. Nice shiny foliage.

Chatham Island ake ake

Will grow in the most exposed of sites. Fast growing.

Banksia integrifolia

Has a good growth rate. The yellow cones attract native birds.

Cabbage tree

Good to mix in with other plantings.

Pohutakawa

NZ icon. Will stand up to the worst of the coastal gales. Makes a lovely tree or can be used as a hedge

Olearia angulata

Nice looking tree. Ideal for shelter up to 3m.

NZ Flax [Phormium tenax]

Quick growing and dense. Very hardy.

Corokia

Can trim up well into a hedge or grown individually. Different foliage colours available.

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