It is found only in the north of the North Island, to Kawhia on the west and East Cape on the east. Tarairi likes a good moist, free-draining soil. Although it tolerates shade, its form is fuller if grown in full sun. It will only tolerate a light frost, and is best provided with a wind break when young.

Has a classically pyramidal shape with striking tiers of branches that over time change to form a spreading canopy. Suitable as a speciman tree.

Wine/Jelly Palm. Stunning dark green to silvery bluish grey graceful petioles, with a thick grey trunk. Perfect landscape palm. Prefer relatively dry / free draining soil and enjoys full sun for strong growth and good colour. A superior choice for coastal areas. Frost and wind tolerant.

This form of Buxus has attractive green leaves with lighter green new growth, suitable for classic small hedges and topiary work. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Presented here as a standard. Evergreen.

The ubiquitous English Box is a versatile and rewarding plant that is easy to grow. The small, stiff, green leaves are perfect for trimming and shaping and always look good at any time of year. This 1 ball topiary specimen can be grown in a container or a special place in the garden. Evergreen.

The ubiquitous English Box is a versatile and rewarding plant that is easy to grow. The small, stiff, green leaves are perfect for trimming and shaping and always look good at any time of year. This 2 ball topiary specimen can be grown in a container or a special place in the garden. Evergreen.

An attractive small tree with a very different juvenile and adult form. Its soft leaves are a mid to light green with a mottled marbling, becoming larger, thicker and glossier when older. Small, star-like, white, flowers late spring to early summer followed by black berries mid-summer to mid-autumn.

An attractive conifer that will become a stunning specimen in a garden. Has an upright, conical form and silver-blue needles. Yellow, pollen-covered male cones followed by small female cones. Hardy to the cold and prefers moist, well-drained soil.

A good timber tree with a fragrant and wood that is usable for construction, finish carpentry and furniture.

Indian Cedar. This Conifer will grow into a handsome majestic tree if allowed the space to mature. Upright and pyramidal in shape it has evenly spaced branches draped with blue-grey needles. The branches are slightly pendulous at the tips. Lovely as a potted Christmas tree. Full sun. Evergreen.

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

A dense pyramidal shrub with intense silvery blue foliage and very soft to touch. Outstanding colour and form. Prefers a well drained position. Evergreen.