Hebe Emerald Green

Common Name:
Hebe 'Emerald Green'

Description:
Hebe 'Emerald Green' is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its dense, rounded form and fine, bright green foliage. With a natural box-like appearance, it is an excellent low-maintenance alternative to traditional box hedging (such as Buxus). Though it rarely flowers, it may produce small white or pale lilac blooms in summer. This hardy shrub thrives in Melbourne’s climate, preferring well-drained soil and a sunny to partly shaded position. Drought-tolerant once established, it responds well to pruning and shaping, making it ideal for low hedging, topiary, garden borders, and pots. Its year-round structure and resilience to pests and diseases make it a favourite for both formal and contemporary landscapes.

Form:

• Shrub - Small
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Topiary

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–50 cm
• Width: 30–50 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer (rarely)

Flower Colour:

• White or Pale Lilac (occasional)

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Disease Resistant
• Perennial
• Evergreen
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Topiary

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Buxus (Box Hedge)
• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Westringia (Coastal Rosemary)
• Liriope
• Nandina (Dwarf Varieties)