PLANT PROFILE
What Evergreen shrubs and conifers with mostly small leaves and a compact habit (when clipped) with potential to form hedges and topiary shapes, without crippling pest and disease associations.
Origins Many of the shrubs featured, which were trialled at RHS Garden Wisley, are native to New Zealand, and have typically small leaves.
Season Year-round interest, though colourful juvenile foliage during the growing season adds extra appeal to some cultivars, while others take on a new foliage colour during colder months.
Conditions Generally full sun in welldrained soil, although podocarpus and rhododendron will tolerate partial shade.
Mostly hardy in the UK, but pittosporum will suffer below
