Overlooking windows
Screen above fence height with established or elevated foliage.
Privacy screening trees
Get your
privacy back.
Has a new development, upstairs window or neighbouring property left your home feeling exposed?
Create a greener, more private outlook with established screening trees selected for your space, desired height and local conditions.
- Established trees
- Expert advice
- Screening & hedging
When the view changes
A fence cannot always solve an upstairs problem.
A neighbouring townhouse, elevated deck or upstairs window can completely change the way you use your garden. The right trees can restore privacy at the height where it is actually needed, all while creating a softer, more attractive outlook.
Exposed outdoor living
Make a patio, pool or spa area feel like your own space again.
Narrow urban sections
Gain useful screening height without sacrificing the whole garden.
Find the right screen
Start with the view you need to block.
The best answer depends on where the unwanted view begins, how much planting width is available and your priorities for coverage.
Above-fence privacy
Pleached and elevated screening
Foliage begins above a clear trunk, placing coverage where upper-storey windows and balconies appear.
Ground-up coverage
Established hedging
Dense large-grade plants create useful coverage sooner and soften an existing boundary or fence.
Compact sections
Narrow screening trees
Upright forms add height and greenery while protecting precious courtyard and garden space.
The outcome
A more private outlook, planned around you.
Smaller plants can be an affordable starting point. Large established specimens can make an immediate visual difference. We will help you compare the trade-off between speed, budget and long-term performance.
- Tree and grade selected for the required height
- Quantity and spacing matched to the boundary
- Delivery planned around access and location
Simple, expert guidance
A clearer path to a more private garden.
Show us the problem
Send photographs, basic measurements and your location.
Receive suitable options
We recommend species, grade, quantity and spacing.
Choose speed and budget
Compare established options with plants that fill out over time.
Arrange delivery
We deliver throughout New Zealand and discuss planting needs.
Why Black Bridge
Large trees. Practical advice. A solution designed for your property.
Black Bridge Nurseries has been growing and supplying trees to New Zealand landscapes for decades. Our team helps you move beyond a long list of plant names and choose a practical screening solution.
60+years growing trees
NZ-widespecialist delivery
Large gradestock available
“The plants are in extraordinary condition — not just tall but healthy and bushy. If you are looking for bigger trees or hedging, these are the people to see.”— Google customer review
From the nursery
A closer look at Black Bridge.
Boundary planting, leafy detail and the trees behind a greener outlook. A few perspectives from the nursery and garden.
Common questions
Before you choose a screen.
Every property is different. These are useful starting points; the recommendation will account for your site.
Can trees screen an upstairs window above a fence?
Ask the team about elevated foliage and pleached options. The position of the window, planting width and growing conditions will help determine a suitable approach.
How quickly will I get privacy?
Larger established grades can make an immediate difference, while smaller plants require more time to join into a continuous screen.
How much will a privacy screen cost?
Cost depends on screen length, immediate height and density, species, access, delivery location and whether planting is required.
Can I request a delivery quote?
Yes. Black Bridge delivers throughout New Zealand using plant-transport specialists.
Free recommendation & quote
Tell us what you need to screen.
Upload a photograph and give us a few basic details. Our team will recommend privacy-screening options suited to your property, timeframe and budget.
Prefer to talk?0800 223 313Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm