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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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- Pittosporum cornifolium – Tawhiri Karo is a compact, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. This rare Pittosporum variety features leathery, dark green leaves up to 6cm long, arranged in whorls that resemble a vireya rhododendron. In late winter, it produces sweetly scented yellow flowers that add charm and fragrance to sheltered garden spaces. Its unique foliage and blooms make it a standout feature. This shrub prefers moist, well-drained soil and thrives in a sheltered position. It’s ideal for smaller gardens or can be grown successfully in pots. Typically growing to around 2 metres tall and wide, Tawhiri Karo offers structure and interest without overwhelming limited spaces.
- Pittosporum crassifolium ‘Green Lustre’ is a hardy, evergreen tree native to New Zealand. Closely related to the standard Karo, it differs in that it features glossy green leaves on top with a soft, felted underside. This compact tree adds texture and depth to any garden. In spring, it blooms with sweetly scented purple flowers. These are especially fragrant during still mornings or calm evenings, adding charm to outdoor spaces. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it tolerates dry conditions and handles windy sites and coastal exposure. Whether trimmed into a neat hedge or left to grow naturally, it forms a dense screen. Typically, it reaches around 6 metres tall and 4 metres wide.
- Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Wrinkle Blue’ – Kohuhu, is an evergreen tree native to New Zealand. Compact and fast-growing, it naturally forms a pyramidal shape, making it ideal for structured landscapes. Its wavy, green-blue leaves add texture and colour year-round. In spring, purple flowers bloom, releasing a sweet fragrance during early mornings and evenings. This tree thrives in moist, well-drained soil and prefers a sunny position. When regularly trimmed, it makes an excellent hedge. Typically, it grows to approximately 4 metres tall and 3 metres wide. Interestingly, tenuifolium translates to “with slender leaves,” reflecting its elegant foliage
- The Plum ‘Luisa’ (Prunus domestica – European Plum) is a fast-growing, compact deciduous tree with an open habit and dark green foliage. In spring, it bursts into masses of white blossoms that create a striking display.After flowering, the tree produces large, uniquely heart‑shaped plums. They have yellow‑orange skin with very sweet, juicy, yellow flesh, and they are semi‑freestone. You can expect harvests around January to February. This self‑fertile New Zealand variety grows to approximately 5 x 3 metres making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and full sun, which helps maximise cropping and ripening. ‘Luisa’ was originally discovered in Hamilton, making it a uniquely local favourite.
- Podocarpus henkelii – Henkel’s Yellow Wood is a South African species of Podocarp that forms a compact, upright tree. Its distinctive pyramidal shape is enhanced by weeping branches covered in long, slender, glossy dark-green leaves. In spring, new shoots emerge in a striking salmon-pink shade, adding seasonal colour and contrast. Although slower growing, this tree develops into a graceful feature with year-round appeal. Henkel’s Yellow Wood prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. However, it resents waterlogging and should be protected from heavy frosts. The Podocarp family also includes New Zealand’s native Podocarpus totara, making this species a fascinating relative. Growing to approximately 5 x 4 metres in ten years, it is an excellent choice for smaller gardens.
- Podocarpus totara ‘Aurea’ – Golden Totara, is a striking evergreen tree native to New Zealand. Closely resembling its parent species, it stands out with rich golden foliage when grown in full sun. From a young age, it forms a bushy, compact shape that adds texture and colour to any landscape. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should not be planted in wet areas. This hardy tree tolerates wind and coastal conditions, making it suitable for exposed sites. Its slow growth allows for easy maintenance in gardens of all sizes. Golden Totara can be trimmed to shape and works beautifully as a hedge, screen, or larger shelter. In ideal conditions, it reaches approximately 10 x 6 metres at maturity.
- Podocarpus totara ‘Ardmore Green’ is a strong, sturdy evergreen native to New Zealand. From an early age, it displays dense, dark green foliage, closely resembling the mature Totara tree. It thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Thanks to its tolerance for wind and coastal conditions, it suits a wide range of garden environments. With slow, steady growth, ‘Ardmore Green’ is easy to manage in gardens of any size. Its compact nature makes it ideal for structured planting. Use it as a stand-alone specimen, for avenues, or as a large screen or shelter. When trimmed, it forms a robust hedge with a Yew-like appearance. In ideal conditions, it can reach approximately 7 x 5 metres at maturity.
- Prunus serrulata ‘Amanogawa’ – Upright Flowering Cherry is a narrow growing deciduous tree with a pillar-like form. Its upright habit makes it ideal for compact spaces or formal planting schemes. In spring, the tree is adorned with large, semi-double pink flowers that carry a light almond fragrance. These blooms stand upright along the branches, creating a vertical display of colour. As the seasons shift, green leaves turn vibrant shades of yellow and orange in autumn. This adds multi-seasonal interest to gardens and courtyards alike. Best grown in full sun with moist, well-drained soil, it also benefits from a sheltered position. Its slow, manageable growth makes it easy to maintain. Originating from Japan, ‘Amanogawa’ translates to “Milky Way” or poetically, “heavenly river.” At maturity, it typically reaches around 6 x 2 metres, making it a graceful yet space-saving choice.
- Prunus yedoensis ‘Mountain Haze’ is a compact, deciduous, round-shaped flowering cherry tree with gently arching branches. Although developed in New Zealand, this elegant cultivar traces its origins back to Japan—reflected in its botanical name yedoensis, meaning “of Yedo,” the former name for Tokyo. As the seasons shift, its green summer foliage transforms into a vibrant mix of orange, red, and yellow in autumn. In early spring, the tree bursts into bloom with delicate pink flowers featuring deeper centres, creating a soft haze of colour across its bare branches. Because of its modest size—reaching approximately 6 x 5 metres, ‘Mountain Haze’ is an ideal specimen tree for smaller gardens or courtyards. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and prefers a sheltered position to protect its blossoms and foliage from harsh conditions.
- Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula Rosea’ is a deciduous weeping cherry that brings elegance and seasonal beauty to any landscape. Typically grafted onto a clear stem, its slender, arching branches cascade downward, gradually forming a stunning fountain-like silhouette. During summer, the tree is cloaked in lush green foliage, which transitions into warm shades of yellow and orange as autumn arrives. By mid-spring, deep pink buds burst open into delicate single pink flowers, creating a soft display against the bare branches. Thriving in moist, well-drained soil, this cherry prefers a sunny, sheltered position to protect its fine blossoms and foliage. Because of its compact size and graceful form, ‘Pendula Rosea’ makes an excellent feature tree for smaller gardens, courtyards, or decorative planting schemes. Whether you're designing a tranquil retreat or adding seasonal interest to a limited space, this weeping cherry offers charm, colour, and structure all year round.
- Prunus campanulata ‘Pink Cloud’ is a fast-growing, deciduous Taiwan Cherry variety that brings vibrant colour and graceful form to the garden. As a hybrid campanulata cultivar, it develops into a small, neat, round-headed specimen with spreading branches—perfect for compact spaces. During summer, its green foliage provides a lush canopy, which gradually shifts to tones of yellow and orange in autumn. Notably, ‘Pink Cloud’ is among the earliest flowering cherry trees, producing masses of soft-pink single blooms from late winter into early spring. These bell-shaped flowers (reflected in the Latin name campanulata, meaning “bell-like”) are a favourite of native Tui, adding life to the garden. Thriving in moist, well-drained soil, this cherry prefers a sunny, sheltered position for optimal growth and flowering. Because of its manageable size, reaching approximately 5 x 4 metres, it’s an ideal shade tree for smaller urban gardens, courtyards, or lining avenues. Additionally, it can be trimmed to maintain a desired height and shape. Whether you're looking to attract wildlife or add early-season colour, ‘Pink Cloud’ offers charm, structure, and seasonal delight.
- Prunus serrulata ‘Shimidsu Sakura’ – Moonlight Cherry, is a stunning Japanese flowering cherry tree. This small deciduous tree features a spreading habit with graceful, arching branches Over summer, the foliage is a vibrant green, gradually shifting to yellow and orange hues in autumn, adding seasonal colour and interest. In late spring, buds emerge in soft pink tones, opening into double flowers that begin as pale pink and fade to pure snow white—a breath taking display that enhances any garden. Shimidsu sakura thrives in moist, well-drained soil and prefers a sheltered, sunny position. Because of its elegant form and manageable size, it serves beautifully as a feature specimen in smaller landscapes. Typically growing to approximately 4 x 4 metres, Moonlight Cherry is both ornamental and easy to maintain. The name Shimidsu-sakura refers to the specific cultivar, where sakura means cherry blossom in Japanese, and Shimidsu is the cultivar name itself.
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