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From our nursery to your backyard — it’s never been easier to create the garden you’ve been dreaming of. Whether you’re after statement trees, hedging, or lush planting to fill your outdoor spaces, you can now browse and order directly online.
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- Michelia ‘Fairy White’ is an evergreen large shrub or small tree with dark green foliage and a naturally bushy habit. From early spring, it forms long brown buds that open into star‑shaped, pure‑white, fragrant flowers from approximately September to November. Bred in 2013 by renowned New Zealand nurseryman Mark Jury in Tikorangi, Taranaki, this variety is valued for its beauty and reliability. Excellent drainage is essential, as the plant cannot tolerate heavy, waterlogged, or clay soils. It performs best in slightly acidic, free‑draining soil that keeps the root zone healthy. The plant responds well to pruning, making it ideal for hedging or screening. Alternatively, if allowed to grow into a small specimen tree, it reaches around 3.5 × 2.5 metres. Its compact form makes it perfect for smaller gardens, courtyards, or use as an attractive potted tree.
- Apricot ‘Katy Cot’ (Latin Name Prunus armeniaca) is a small deciduous tree with an upright habit and rounded green leaves. From December to January, it produces large, orange freestone fruit with full flavour, making it a rewarding choice for home gardeners. This variety is self‑fertile and performs better in warmer areas. Moreover, it thrives in well‑drained, fertile soil and prefers full sun in a sheltered position, ensuring healthy growth. Because of its compact size, ‘Katy Cot’ is also an ideal as a shade tree in smaller gardens. In addition, it can be pruned easily to maintain shape and height, growing to approximately 5m tall by 3m wide.
- Gleditsia tricanthos ‘Inermis’, commonly known as Thornless Honey Locust, is a smart, spreading deciduous tree that makes an excellent shade choice. Its graceful form adds structure and beauty to any landscape. During summer, the tree is adorned with bright-green, fine-textured leaves. As autumn arrives, these leaves transition to a warm yellow, creating seasonal interest and vibrant contrast. Originating from the United States, ‘Inermis’ thrives in diverse soil conditions. It tolerates compacted, clay, poor-quality, and even drought-prone soils, making it highly adaptable. Furthermore, this tree withstands heat, salt, and harsh urban environments. As an added benefit, it also fixes nitrogen, improving soil health and resilience. Use Thornless Honey Locust as a specimen in a lawn, a recreational shade tree, or a reliable street tree. It grows to approximately 10m tall and 8m wide, yet it can be pruned to suit shape and height. Closely resembling Gleditsia ‘Shademaster’, this thornless variety offers versatility, durability, and elegance for modern landscapes.
- Lagerstroemia fauriei ‘Townhouse’, better known as Crepe Myrtle, is a compact deciduous tree with a rounded canopy. Its bark sheds naturally, revealing smooth, trunks and branches that add structure and character. Through summer, the foliage stays deep green before shifting to fiery oranges and yellows in autumn. With a moderate growth rate and clean form, this tree brings style to smaller outdoor spaces. Come summer, ‘Townhouse’ produces large, cone-shaped clusters of white flowers—striking against its dark foliage. While it can handle moderate winds, it performs best in a sheltered spot with moist, well-drained soil. Reaching around 4 metres tall and wide, it’s easy to shape and makes a beautiful specimen tree in a smaller garden layout. Whether you're designing a modern garden or adding structure to a mixed border, ‘Townhouse’ Crepe Myrtle stands out. Its compact size, seasonal colour, and tough nature make it a solid choice for anyone who values form, function, and impact.
- Malus floribunda, commonly known as the Japanese Crabapple, is a moderately fast-growing ornamental tree with its origins in Japan. With long, gracefully arching branches and small, dark green leaves, it brings elegance and seasonal interest to any garden. As spring arrives, the entire tree bursts into colour with bright pink buds that open into a profusion of small white to pale pink flowers. Shortly after flowering, yellow fruits flushed with red begin to appear. These fruits are not only edible but also attract birds, adding life and movement to the garden. Interestingly, the Latin name floribunda means “flowering freely” or “many-flowering,” perfectly describing this tree’s abundant spring display. Because of its compact size, reaching approximately 3 x 2.5 metres, it’s an excellent choice for smaller gardens, courtyards, or decorative planting schemes. Furthermore, it responds well to pruning, making it easy to maintain a neat and tidy shape.
- Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Gumball’ is a compact deciduous feature tree prized for its naturally globe‑shaped crown. Its lush green summer foliage transforms into an impressive display of purples, oranges, reds, and yellows in autumn, creating a striking seasonal highlight.This dwarf cultivar originates from the American Sweetgum, which is native to the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central America. It grows best in well‑drained soil and full sun, making it a versatile option for many landscapes. Because of its tidy form, Gumball suits smaller gardens, courtyards, and works beautifully when lining paths or driveways. It is typically grafted on a clear stem to form a classic lollipop shape, although lower grafts can create colourful autumn shrubs reaching about 2.5 × 2 metres. Easily trimmed to maintain preferred shape and height, ensuring it stays neat and attractive year‑round.
- Morus alba ‘Pendula’ - Weeping White Mulberry, is a deciduous ornamental tree with a cascading, weeping form. Typically grafted onto a standard stem, its arching branches create an elegant silhouette that makes it a standout feature in smaller garden spaces. Throughout the growing season, this tree has large, glossy-green, leaves that shift to golden yellow in autumn, adding seasonal interest. In late spring, very small pale green flowers appear, followed by sweet, edible fruits. These fruits transition from greenish-white to rich pink or deep purple as they ripen—though you’ll need to be quick to get them, as birds are fond of them too. Moreover, this tree is self-fertile and easy to maintain. Height can vary depending on grafting, with our 2025 stock grafted on a clear stem at approximately 1.8 metres. Native to China, Pendula takes its name from the Latin word pendulus, meaning “hanging” or “weeping,” which perfectly describes its graceful form. Whether used as a focal point or tucked into a courtyard, Morus alba ‘Pendula’ brings charm, fruit, and structure to any garden.
- Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Orangeola’ is a graceful Japanese maple admired for its elegant, weeping branches that cascade to the ground, forming a soft, rounded mound. The name dissectum highlights the finely cut, feathery foliage, which brings a delicate texture to any garden. As seasons change, so does its colour palette. In spring, vibrant green-red leaves create a fiery display. By summer, the foliage shifts to a rich green, offering a refreshing contrast. With autumn’s arrival, ‘Orangeola’ returns to its brilliance, once again glowing with warm orange-red tones. This seasonal transformation ensures year-round interest and beauty in smaller landscapes. Compact in size, reaching about 2.5m high by 2.0m wide, it is ideal for courtyards, container planting, or intimate garden spaces. Moreover, it thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers a sheltered position away from harsh sun, strong winds, or prolonged drought.
- Pyrus salicifolia ‘Pendula’ – Weeping Silver Pear is a compact, oval-rounded ornamental tree. Its graceful, weeping branches are adorned with willow-like, narrow, silver-gray leaves, creating a striking display in any garden. In spring, the Weeping Silver Paer bursts into life with small, white blossoms that cover the tree. Although part of the pear family, its fruit is tiny, sparsely produced, and inedible. This elegant tree traces its origins back to Germany in the 1850s. Over time, it has become a popular choice for gardeners seeking beauty and adaptability. Silver pears thrive in a wide range of soils, including clay. However, they prefer moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Additionally, they tolerate light shade, making them versatile for different garden conditions. Interestingly, salicifolia translates to “leaves like a willow,” inspiring its other common name, the Willow-Leaf Pear. Growing to approximately 2 x 2 meters above the graft point, it is perfect for smaller gardens, as a standout specimen tree, planted into your favourite large pot or trimmed into a standard topiary.
- Metrosideros excelsa ‘Long Bay’ – Pohutukawa is a striking evergreen New Zealand native tree. Originating from Long Bay on Auckland’s North Shore, it features fresh lime-green foliage on new growth, adding vibrant colour throughout the year. In late spring, ‘Long Bay’ bursts into brilliant red flowers that cover the tree in a spectacular display. These blooms are not only eye-catching but also provide an important food source for native birds, enhancing biodiversity. Moreover, Metrosideros excelsa flourish in coastal environments and show remarkable resilience. They endure poor soil conditions, excess moisture, and drought, while also withstanding harsh elements such as salt-laden winds and arid landscapes. Additionally, this variety tolerates clay and wet soils, though it thrives best in moist, well-drained earth. Growing to approximately 7 x 5 metres, it makes a beautiful coastal shade tree and a standout feature in any landscape.
- Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' is a small, upright tree that spreads gracefully as it matures. Initially, its robust structure makes it a reliable choice for compact spaces. Moreover, its tidy form suits both formal and informal garden styles. In early spring, large lobed leaves emerge with a pinky-bronze tint. As summer unfolds, they transition to a rich green. Then, in autumn, they explode into what many consider the brightest crimson-scarlet tones of any maple. To ensure healthy growth, plant it in a sunny position with moist, well-drained soil. Additionally, while it tolerates moderate wind, some shelter helps protect its vibrant foliage from damage. Ultimately, with a mature size of approximately 3 x 2 metres, 'Osakazuki' fits beautifully into smaller gardens, courtyards, or large containers. As a result, it offers stunning seasonal colour without overwhelming your space.
- Acer palmatum ‘Senkaki’ also known as the Coral Bark Maple or Acer palmatum Sango Kaku, is a distinctive deciduous tree with a rounded form and year-round appeal. Its standout feature is the vivid coral-red stems that glow through winter that adds warmth and colour to the garden during the colder months. (Senkaki is Japanese for Coral Tower) In summer, the tree displays lush green palmate leaves that turn brilliant gold in autumn, creating a stunning seasonal transition. This compact maple prefers moist, well-drained soil and a sheltered position away from harsh winds. Growing to approximately 4 metres tall and 3 metres wide, Senkaki is an ideal shade tree for smaller gardens, or as a striking specimen in a courtyard—offering beauty in every season. (Also known as Acer palmatum ‘Sango-Kaku’)
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