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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.
We provide an extensive range of high-quality plants and trees that are perfect for residential landscapes — all backed by the same expert care and service we’re known for. No trade account needed, no back-and-forth calls. Just beautiful plants, delivered to your door.
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- Gordonia axillaris – Fried Egg Tree is a compact evergreen tree with dark, glossy green foliage. Native to China, Vietnam, and Taiwan, it grows slowly, making it ideal for smaller gardens where space is limited. From April to September, large single white flowers appear, ruffled at the edges with bright yellow stamens in the centre. These blooms resemble fried eggs and are also similar to some camellia flowers, creating a striking seasonal display. This tree prefers slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to part shade. Moreover, it is easy to maintain, allowing you to shape and control its height with minimal effort. Growing to approximately 4 x 3 metres, Gordonia axillaris makes a charming shade tree and a beautiful feature for smaller landscapes.
- Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Skyline’, or Honey Locust, is an upright spreading tree with a compact branching structure. Its dense, finely divided foliage is deep green through summer, turning a striking golden yellow in autumn. This hardy tree tolerates a wide range of soils, including sandy, loamy, and heavy clay. It grows best in well-drained soil but adapts to very dry periods. With full sun, it thrives in wind, coastal, and heat-exposed sites. Reaching approximately 6 x 4 metres, Honey Locust makes an excellent specimen, shade, or livestock shade tree. (ASPCA Ok - recommend own peace of mind research) Its resilience and adaptability ensure reliable performance across diverse conditions.
- Gleditsia tricanthos ‘Ruby Lace’, also known as Honey Locust, is a graceful deciduous tree. It forms a small, round-headed canopy with elegantly spreading, arching branches that add charm to any garden. In summer, finely divided foliage emerges in a striking purple-red. As the season shifts, the leaves intensify to bronze-red before falling in autumn, creating vibrant seasonal colour. Originating from the United States, ‘Ruby Lace’ adapts well to diverse soil conditions. It tolerates compacted, clay, poor-quality, and drought-prone soils, making it highly resilient. Moreover, this tree withstands heat, salt, and harsh urban environments. As an added benefit, it fixes nitrogen, which improves soil health and supports long-term growth. With its umbrella-shaped crown, ‘Ruby Lace’ makes an excellent shade tree for smaller gardens. Growing to approximately 5m tall and 4m wide, it offers beauty and practicality in compact spaces.
- 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.
- Ginkgo biloba ‘Saratoga’ is a striking deciduous tree renowned for its spectacular autumn colour. Unlike female varieties, ‘Saratoga’ is a selected male clone, meaning it will not produce unpleasant fruit. Its upright growth habit makes it a graceful choice for gardens and landscapes. The tree’s distinctive long green leaves hang downward, creating a pendulous, weeping effect. During autumn, these leaves transform into a brilliant golden yellow, offering a breath taking seasonal display that lasts for weeks. Although Ginkgo trees are native to China, the ‘Saratoga’ variety was developed in the United States. It originated in the 1970s when the Saratoga Horticultural Research Foundation in California selected it from a seedling, ensuring its unique qualities. This tree thrives in moist, well-drained soil. Furthermore, it will tolerate clay conditions as long as the site is not waterlogged. For best results, plant in full sun. Mature specimens typically reach 7 metres high and 5 metres wide, making them ideal for both private gardens and larger landscapes.
- A fast growing, large tree from central America. With its broad, rounded canopy of lush green foliage, this tree is an exceptional choice for providing ample shade in spacious areas. Evergreen. Grows to apx 10 x 8m
- Fraxinus excelsior ‘Purple Spire’, commonly known as Purple Ash, is a deciduous, upright-growing tree with a remarkably even branching structure. Over time, it develops into an oval shape, with a moderate to fast growth rate. Throughout spring and summer, it bears glossy green foliage that transforms into striking shades of purple and orange in autumn, adding seasonal interest. Interestingly, this cultivar was developed in New Zealand, although its Fraxinus parentage traces back to Europe. Ideally, it prefers moist, well-drained soil and will tolerate some wind, making it a resilient choice for various landscapes. As such, it’s excellent for planting along streets, avenues, or long driveways. Typically, it reaches approximately 8 x 4 metres, offering structure and colour without overwhelming smaller spaces. PVR Pending
- Fig ‘Mrs Williams’ (Ficus carica) This deciduous, compact shrub or small tree features gnarled, twisted branches and bold, tropical-style leaves. Ideally, it should be planted in a sunny, sheltered, location. In addition, it thrives when provided with abundant moisture. Notably, ‘Mrs Williams’ is a well-known hardy selection that produces generous crops of high-quality, large figs. Unlike many other varieties, it ripens earlier in the season, making it a popular choice among gardeners. The fruit is dark in colour—sometimes even purple—with flesh ranging from light amber to rich red. As a result, the figs are sweet, juicy, and perfect for fresh eating or preserving. Typically, the harvest period runs from February to April, but be quick to harvest the fruit before the birds do. Because of its compact size, this fig is ideal for small gardens. Moreover, it tolerates coastal conditions with ease, adding to its versatility. Although it can grow up to 5 x 5 metres, it’s easy to trim to your preferred size and shape. Therefore, it’s a versatile choice for many garden styles
- Fig ‘French Sugar (Ficus carica) This compact shrub or small tree features gnarled, twisted branches and bold, tropical-style leaves. Ideally, it should be planted in a sunny, sheltered, location. In addition, it thrives when provided with abundant moisture. Notably, ‘Mrs Williams’ is a well-known hardy selection that produces generous crops of high-quality, large figs. Unlike many other varieties, it ripens earlier in the season, making it a popular choice among gardeners. The fruit is dark green in colour with succulent pale pink flesh. As a heavy cropper, this variety consistently produces abundant yields. As a result, the figs are sweet, juicy, and perfect for both fresh eating and preserving. Typically, the harvest period runs from February to April but be quick to harvest the fruit before the birds do. Because of its compact size, this fig is ideal for small gardens. Moreover, it tolerates coastal conditions with ease, adding to its versatility. Although it can grow up to 5 x 5 metres, it’s easy to trim to your preferred size and shape. Therefore, it’s a versatile choice for many garden styles.
- Fig ‘Brown Turkey’ (Ficus carica) This compact shrub or small tree features gnarled, twisted branches and bold, tropical-style leaves. Ideally, it should be planted in a sunny, sheltered, location. In addition, it thrives when provided with abundant moisture. Notably, ‘Brown Turkey’ is a well-known hardy selection that produces generous crops of green figs with a distinctive brown tinge and white to amber flesh. Because of its size, it’s excellent for small gardens and furthermore, it tolerates coastal conditions with ease. Although it can grow up to 5 x 5 metres, it’s easy to trim to your preferred size and shape. Therefore, it’s a versatile choice for many garden styles. Be quick to harvest the fruit before the birds do—typically, the season runs from February to April. Finally, this variety is proudly recognised as a Heritage Tree.
- Ficus benjamina ‘Danielle’ is a well-loved indoor plant, yet it also flourishes outdoors in warmer climates. Native to South East Asia and Australia, its compact, bushy form and glossy dark green leaves bring a lush, tropical feel to any garden. This variety thrives in a sheltered position with bright, indirect light. For best results, plant in evenly moist, well-draining soil and protect from harsh conditions. It trims easily, making it perfect for creating neat, green hedges or shaped screens in smaller spaces. Indoors, its height varies depending on the container, often reaching up to 2.5 metres. Outdoors, it can grow to around 4 metres and responds well to regular pruning to maintain its form.
- Ficus binnendijkii ‘Amstel Queen’ – Narrow Leafed Fig, is a fast-growing evergreen tree with origins in North Africa. Its long, narrow dark green leaves are tightly packed, creating a graceful weeping effect that adds elegance to any garden. The lush foliage offers a tropical appeal, making it ideal for warm, sheltered outdoor spaces. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and thrives in protected positions. This versatile fig can also be grown in containers, both indoors and outdoors. Indoors, it performs best in a warm, brightly lit room, away from direct sunlight. Whether planted in the garden or kept in a pot, it makes an outstanding shade tree. Typically, it grows to around 7 metres tall and 5 metres wide.
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