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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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- Acer palmatum ‘Red Emperor’ is a vigorous deciduous tree with an upright growth habit. Its five large, lobed leaves display a rich purple-red colour, adding dramatic contrast to the garden. As it matures, Red Emperor develops a broad, rounded crown that provides structure and elegance. Originating in the USA, this maple thrives in moist, well-drained soil. For the best colour, plant it in full sunlight. This small specimen tree produces dappled summer shade, making it ideal for gardens and courtyards. It typically grows to around 4 x 4 metres but can reach 8 x 5 metres. With regular pruning, you can easily maintain its shape and height.
- Acer rubrum ‘Autumn Glory’, also known as Red Canadian Maple, stands out as one of the most admired Red Maple cultivars. Its vibrant red foliage in autumn creates a breathtaking seasonal display, making it a favourite for landscape designers and homeowners alike. Thanks to its tidy, upright, and compact growth habit, this deciduous tree is ideal for residential gardens and street plantings. Compared to other rubrum varieties, it offers a more manageable size and shape. In early spring, striking red tassel flowers appear in dense clusters before the leaves emerge. These are soon followed by decorative winged seeds, adding further seasonal interest. Moreover, ‘Autumn Glory’ adapts well to a range of soil conditions, including poor soils. It grows at a medium to fast rate and typically reaches around 12 metres tall and 8 metres wide. In the Northern Hemisphere, this cultivar is often referred to as ‘October Glory’, in line with their autumn season.
- Acer saccharum, commonly known as the Sugar Maple, is famed as the iconic source of traditional maple syrup. Cultivated commercially for its sap, which is boiled down into the sweet "Maple Syrup" loved worldwide, this tree is as practical as it is beautiful. As a tree it’s fast-growing, deciduous, with a broad, rounded canopy making it an excellent shade tree. Its large, lobed green leaves with a silver underside transform into a spectacular display of red, orange, and yellow in autumn. This makes it a seasonal showstopper! They prefer fertile, moist, well-drained soil as it doesn’t like overly dry or poorly draining sites. The Sugar Maple leaf is proudly recognized as the national emblem of Canada, celebrated for its grace and cultural significance. In the landscape they are ideal as a specimen tree, for avenue plantings as they add seasonal interest and shade to larger gardens or open spaces. Size at Maturity apx 10 x 7 metres
- Aesculus carnea – Red Horse Chestnut is a deciduous, wide, round-headed tree that looks stunning when in flower. More compact than the common horse chestnut, it features large, dark green, fan-shaped leaves that provide a lush backdrop. In spring and early summer, giant pink-red candle-like flowers appear, each with a hint of yellow in the throat. These striking blooms make the tree a standout feature in any landscape. The Red Horse Chestnut thrives in moist, fertile, well-drained soils. Moreover, it prefers a temperate climate with full sun to partial shade. Hardy and resilient, it tolerates urban conditions well, making it versatile for different settings. This tree is excellent for shade, avenues, parks, or farms. Typically, it grows to approximately 9m tall by 7m wide, forming a bold and impressive specimen.
- A striking summer-flowering tree, Albizia julibrissin ‘Rosea’ is a selected form of the Silk Tree, known for its masses of bright rosy pink, tufted blooms that blanket the canopy in warm months. Its soft, fern-like foliage adds a delicate texture and tropical charm. Native to Asia and China, this deciduous tree thrives in warm, sunny positions in moist well drained soils and is easy to grow. It’s hardy and well-suited to a variety of garden styles. With its graceful, umbrella-shaped crown, it provides excellent shade making it a beautiful specimen tree, even in smaller gardens. It typically grows to approximately 5 metres tall and 4 metres wide. The name julibrissin comes from the Persian gul-i abrisham, meaning “silk flower” or “soft silken threads,” a poetic nod to its airy, elegant blooms.
- Apple ‘Granny Smith’ is one of the most iconic apples in New Zealand. Originating in Australia in 1868, this deciduous fruit tree produces apples with a distinctive green skin. Known worldwide, it remains a heritage variety that continues to delight growers and consumers alike. In spring, the tree bursts into life with white flowers tinged with pink. As summer advances, the fruit steadily matures until it reaches harvest time around May each year. This variety is highly prized for its crisp, juicy flesh and refreshing tart flavour. Consequently, it has become a favourite among apple lovers for generations, enjoyed both raw and in cooking. Its unique taste ensures it stands out from other apple varieties. Apple trees thrive best in well-drained, fertile soils. Moreover, they prefer sunny, sheltered positions to maximize fruit production. With the right growing conditions, Granny Smith trees reach a height of 4–5 meters, making them suitable for home orchards and larger gardens. To promote healthy growth, provide seasonal feeding and deep watering during dry spells. Additionally, apply mulch to retain soil moisture and prune annually. These steps encourage abundant fruiting and help maintain the tree’s attractive shape.
- Cercis canadensis ‘Texas White’ is a small, deciduous tree with a rounded, vase‑like shape. Delicate branches reach upward and feature large, handsome, heart‑shaped leaves that shine green through summer and turn bright yellow in autumn. In early spring, masses of pure white, pea‑shaped flowers appear on the bare branches, creating a striking display. Moreover, this variety performs best in a sheltered position with moist, well‑drained soil and full sun. It grows to approximately 4 × 2.5 m, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens. It also trims easily to maintain shape and height.
- Cornus ‘Eddies White Wonder’ is a compact deciduous tree with tiered, cascading branches and broad lime-green leaves. Its graceful form makes it a standout choice for smaller gardens. In spring, creamy-white flowers cover the branches, creating a stunning display. These blooms are followed by clusters of bright red berries, which attract birds and add seasonal interest. By autumn, the foliage transforms into spectacular shades of red and orange. This tree thrives in moist, well-drained soil, full sun, and sheltered spots. Reaching around 4 x 3 metres, it can be easily trimmed to maintain height and shape. As a result, it is the perfect specimen tree for limited spaces, offering beauty across all seasons.
- Cunonia capensis, commonly known as Butter Knife Bush, is a compact evergreen tree. Its tropical dark green leaves are accented by reddish stems, while new growth emerges in a striking bronze hue. In late summer, it produces long, showy panicles of scented flowers with a bottlebrush-like appearance. These blooms add vibrant seasonal interest and attract pollinators to the garden. The tree’s name comes from its large stipules, which press together around the growth tip like a butter knife. “Capensis” refers to its origin near the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. This beautiful tree suits smaller gardens perfectly. It thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, moist soil. Expect it to reach around 5 metres tall and 3 metres wide.
- 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.
- 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 ‘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
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