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PAGE 1 2 ALL aka Golden Wattle or Cootamundra wattle Golden Wattle. This popular evergreen tree has attractive, feathery blue-grey foliage that looks good all year round. In winter the whole tree is covered in bright yellow balls of bloom cheering up even the dullest day. Plant in well drained soil in a sunny spot. Tolerant of poor soil. Est.10yr.growth.
Acacia Baileyana Expected Stock Height: 100/110 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of May, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Purple Leaf Wattle or Cootamundra wattle Purple Leaf Wattle. A popular evergreen tree with attractive, feathery grey foliage that has smoky purple tones on the new growth. In winter the whole tree is covered in cheerful bright yellow balls of bloom. Plant in well drained soil in a sunny spot. Tolerant of poor soil. Est.10yr.growth.
Acacia Baileyana Purpurea Current Stock Height: 80/90 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $32.99 Acacia Baileyana Purpurea Expected Stock Height: 60/80cm ? New stock expected Beginning of May, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka White Sally Wattle, Weeping Acacia, Gossamer Wattl Shrub to small tree, with sharply angled twigs. Leaves reduced to phyllodes. Phyllodes linear and up to 120 x 10 mm, usually with 3 prominent veins. Inflorescence is a spike of numerous pale yellow clusters.
Acacia Floribunda Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $34.99 aka Flinders Range Wattle,Willow-leaf Wattle An Australian Wattle Tree with dense foliage, blue-green, linear leaves. From Autumn to Spring it bears a mass of bright yellow flowers. Thrives in a sunny, open position and can be used as a low windbreak or screen. Prune after flowering to maintain compact shape. Evergreen. Acacia Iteaphylla Expected Stock Height: 100/110 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of May, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Queensland Kauri Pine Faster growing than the NZ Kauri, with larger leaves, but similar shaped tree. Tolerant to wind, frost and dry soils. Very attractive mature tree. These are always very hard to come by. Est.10yr.growth. Agathis robusta Current Stock Height: 160/180 cm ? Container: 25l ? $109.99 aka Bull Banksia A large shrub to small tree bearing large greenish-yellow cone shaped flowers attractive to nectar eating birds. Prune after flowering to maintain size and shape. Flowering occurs from spring through to mid summer. The flowers are followed by very large fruiting cones. Evergreen. Banksia Grandis Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of May, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Coast Banksia Australian native tree has large, yellow brush like flowers laden with nectar that attract the birds and bees. Tolerant of dry conditions and able to withstand salt-laden winds. Flowers in autumn-winter. Plant in the a well drained sunny spot with protection from harsh frost. Evergreen. Banksia Integrifolia Current Stock Height: 50/75 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 This plant will soon be in stock and can be pre-purchased now. aka NSW Christmas Bush This Aussie native is a tidy, upright small leaved shrub or small tree which has a vivid flowering display, usually coinciding with Christmas. Masses of creamy white panicles smother the tree changing through pink and flame to brilliant red. Grows well in container. Likes well drained sandy loam soil in a sunny, frost free position. Evergreen Ceratopetalum Wildfire Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? We are awaiting confirmation from our supplier for an expected delivery date. Express your interest by adding to your Waitlist. aka Gum A very versatile small tree with fabulous foliage. Very prunable for ease of maintenance making it great for a small section or garden. Also great in patio pots or as a house plant. Evergreen
Eucalyptus Baby Blue Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm ? Container: 5l ? $39.99 Eucalyptus Baby Blue Expected Stock Height: 90/110 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of May, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Silver Dollar Gum Silver Dollar Gum. A fast growing and highly ornamental evergreen tree with rounded silver grey juvenile foliage. The adult leaves are longer and pointed. An excellent choice for quickly providing privacy or screening. Happiest in the sun with protection from frost.
Eucalyptus Cinerea Expected Stock Height: 120/130 cm ? This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock. aka Flowering Gum Flowering Gum. Handsome, single trunk, round headed tree with stringy reddish-brown bark. Glossy leaves with a red rib that are a deep grey-green. In summer spectacular flowers are displayed well above the foliage. Likes the sun and protection from frost especially when young. Eucalyptus Ficifolia Expected Stock Height: 80/90 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Rosea is a popular tree for its abundance of large mainly red flowers that cover the tree in late winter and early spring. Rosea develops an open spreading crown, once the tree is established. It is quite drought and lime tolerant and moderately salt tolerant and also adapts really well to wetter climates. Evergreen Eucalyptus leucoxylon Rosea Expected Stock Height: 90/110 cm ? We are awaiting confirmation from our supplier for an expected delivery date. Express your interest by adding to your Waitlist. aka Black Peppermint Gum Attractive ornamental and shelter tree, good on most sites. Prefers free draining soils. Withstands wind. White flowers from March- April. Evergreen. Frost hardy. Height after 5y 6m Eucalyptus Nicholii Expected Stock Height: 130/150 cm ? This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock. aka Silver leaf Mountain Gum A beautiful mountain gum that develops into a tall shrub or small tree. With silvery-grey leaves they are rounded and carry cream flowers in clusters through Summer. It has a smooth bark that is fragrant along with its fragrant leaves. This will make a stunning specimen in any garden. Evergreen. Eucalyptus Pulverulenta Expected Stock Height: 100/110 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Leatherwood A medium upright evergreen tree commonly known as Leatherwood and native to western Tasmania. Has lovely white flowers in summer and is a good plant to attract the bees Small leaved foliage is edged in gold. Eucryphia Gilt Edge Current Stock Height: 30/40cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $26.99 aka Leatherwood A fast-growing columnar evergreen tree with dark glossy green leaves and showy fragrant flowers which cover the tree early summer. The flowers are single, white and buttercupped in shape with quite distinct stamens. Evergreen Eucryphia Nymansay Expected Stock Height: 90/110cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Crepe , Poached Egg Tree A highly ornamental large shrub with glossy green foliage and attractive dappled bark. The white flowers are large, single and delicate with prominent golden stamens and appear from autumn to winter. They earn this shrub its common name of the 'Poached Egg Tree'. Evergreen Gordonia Axillaris Expected Stock Height: 60/80 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Gully Grevillea An evergreen tree or shrub. Retain only one main trunk for a tree or tip prune regularly from a young age for a shrub. As a tree it grows up to 8 metres. Flowers are displayed between mid spring and early summer. The flowers have whitish pink/fawn perianths and pale pink/crimson styles. Evergreen Grevillea Barklyana Expected Stock Height: 120/130 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of May, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Silky Oak Silky Oak. A rapid growing evergreen tree with, large handsome, fern like leaves that are deep green above and grey-green underneath. Once mature this tree has rich gold blooms that decorate the tree from spring to summer. Loves a warm position and well drained soil. Tolerant of light frost. Grevillea Robusta Expected Stock Height: 100/110 ? New stock expected Beginning of May, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Australian Frangipani The Australian Frangipani is a fast growing slender tree with glossy, dark green, pointed foliage. In spring and summer the tree is smothered with dainty, highly fragrant creamy-yellow flowers. Needs a sheltered site in full sun with protection from harsh frost and wind. Evergreen. Hymenosporum Flavum Expected Stock Height: 50/70 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Hymenosporum Flavum New stock expected Spring, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $39.99. Payment on order.
aka Bay Tree Bay Tree. Tuscan Tower is an excellent form of Bay tree with lush dark green shiny foliage. Tuscan Tower will be great for the garden, pot & container work, not to forget use in the herb garden. Hardy large shrub. PVR applies. Laurus Tuscan Tower Expected Stock Height: 100/ 130 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. These giant silver proteas are beautiful trees with light-reflecting, silky, silver leaves. An erect ornamental tree, with a stout trunk and thick grey bark. They are at their most silver in hot, dry weather, when the hairs on the leaves lie flat to protect the leaves from drying out. Leucadendron Argenteum Expected Stock Height: 60/70 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of May, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Curry Leaf Tree The famed Curry Leaf plant, native to India and Ceylon, lends its pungent scent as a main ingredient in delicious curries. The many segmented foliage is borne on a compact bush convenient for harvesting.
Murraya Koenigii Expected Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? New stock expected Middle of September, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $32.99. Payment on order.
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Blue
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 4m
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Light
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 3.5m
Acacia: Derived from Greek 'akazo' to sharpen, meaning point; spine or thorn.
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Grey Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 4m
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 4m
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 21m x 7m
Adaptable to most conditions including coastal and is frost hardy.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 4m
Attractive to Tui
Habit: Tree Narrow
Leaves: Evergreen, Light
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 8m x 5m
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 1.5m
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Blue
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 2m
This tree is a favourite for those who love to pick foliage. It responds well to any trimming so can be kept at a low height if desired.
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Light
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 8m x 5m
The flower colour can range from brightest red, orange, pink on seedling grown trees. No matter what the colour this is a very showy tree.
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 7m x 5m
Habit: Tree Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 8m x 8m
Leaves: Evergreen
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 4m
Responds well to to hard pruning to maintain for shape and size. Drought tolerant.
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 6m x 3m
Leaves: Evergreen
Mature Size (HxW): 8m x 4m
Habit: Tree Narrow
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 1.5m
The Gordonia is very closely related to the Camellia and likes very similar growing conditions. Plant in morning sun or dappled shade in well drained acid soil. Although Gordonia will grow quite large if left unhindered it can be trimmed and shaped to maintain the desired size.
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 8m x 3m
The 'Silky Oak' may take up to 10 years to start flowering however this tree has such a nice shape and form that it is worthy of planting even if it never flowers.
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 8m x 5m
If you look at the flowers of this tree carefully you will see that it is closely related to our native Pittosporum - in fact they are in the same plant family - CER in action!
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 3m
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3m
Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.
Leaves: Evergreen, Silver
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 8m x 4m
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 4m
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