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Formal Garden Design

Below is a general, rough guide on planting a formal garden to give you a good starting point for building upon.
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Formal Gardens are well proportioned, symmetrical, and geometrically balanced.

They build off the existing strong geographical foundations for example; walls, paths, or terracing.

These foundations provide ways to control the  plants and form the backbone for the gardens final shape.
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Small Hedge

Azalea Nino

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Azalea Paradise Elfin

NZ$12.95
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Azalea Petra Red

NZ$12.95 - NZ$19.95

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Buxus Suffruticosa

NZ$9.95
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Lavender Hidcote blue

NZ$8.95

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Lonicera Nitida Lemon Beauty (Honeysuckle)

NZ$10.95

Drought tolerant and a fast grower this Honeysuckle has dense vibrant lemon yellow variegated leaves. Can be grown as a hedge and loves to be pruned in Summer after its new growth has hardened off.

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Lonicera Nitida Silver Beauty (Honeysuckle)

NZ$9.95

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A lovely bushy silver variegated honeysuckle ideal for hedges and borders. Very fast growing, drought tolerant and easily pruned in summer after new growth has hardened off.

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Loropetalum China Pink

NZ$8.95

Approx. 10-15cm tall


Stunning purple foliage makes this plant stand out in any garden. Perfect as a low border. Bright pink flowers throughout spring, summer, and autumn.


Grows to 2m by 1.5m

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Hebe odora nana

NZ$9.95

A compact native growing to 80cm by 80cm with dense clusters of white flowers from October to March.


Perfect for smaller gardens and along paths.


Hardy and drought resistant, preferring full sun.

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Hebe Topiara

NZ$10.95

Forms a compact, ball-shaped shrub with a profusion of white flowers throughout summer. Low maintenance and compact, perfect for every garden. Grows well in containers or along borders. Up to 1m.


Currently in 1.5 Litre pots, approximately 15-20cm tall.

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Pittosporum Wrinkle Blue

NZ$12.95

2L pot

Approx. 30-40cm tall

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Lonicera Nitida Honey Hedge Ruby (Honeysuckle)

NZ$10.95

A great Buxus/box-hedge alternative, Faster growing with beautiful red tipped new growth. Luscious green glossy leaves growing in a compact habit make this an ideal plant for hedging.

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Medium Hedge

Buxus Green Gem

NZ$8.95 - NZ$10.95

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Buxus Microphylla

NZ$12.95

Approx. 15-20cm tall

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Buxus Sempervirens

NZ$9.95 - NZ$29.95

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Small Pot 1L/1.5L

Approx. 20cm Tall


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Buxus Variegata

NZ$9.95

1 L Pot.

1.5L Pot

Approx. 20cm tall

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Corokia Frosted Chocolate

NZ$9.95 - NZ$34.95

Discover the Corokia Frosted Chocolate, affectionately known as the wire netting bush. This evergreen shrub boasts unique chocolate-colored foliage with a subtle frosted finish. With a moderate growth rate and a mature size typically reaching around 5 feet in height and width in roughly 5 years, the Corokia Frosted Chocolate is prized for its manageable dimensions and low-maintenance attributes, making it an excellent choice for both formal and informal landscaping.


1.5L pot Approx 30cm tall

7.5L pot Approx 1m Tall 30cm Wide

10L/12L pot Approx 1m Tall 50cm Wide

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Corokia Phantom

NZ$9.95 - NZ$29.95

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Corokia Phantom, an alluring evergreen shrub, commonly referred to as the wire netting bush, celebrated for its unique features. With a moderate growth rate, it typically reaches a mature size of 4 to 6 feet in both height and width, making it ideal for compact gardens, hedges, borders, and container planting. The shrub's mysterious dark-colored foliage adds an intriguing aesthetic to your landscape, becoming a captivating focal point as it matures. Commonly used for hedging, the Corokia Phantom thrives in various soil types and climates, displaying adaptability and resilience. Preferring well-drained soil and full to partial sunlight, this shrub showcases its ornamental charm, making it a versatile and visually appealing addition to enhance your outdoor space.


2.5L Approx 30cm tall

12L Approx 1.1m tall

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Euonymus Emerald Gem

NZ$8.95
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Lonicera Nitida Lemon Beauty (Honeysuckle)

NZ$10.95

Drought tolerant and a fast grower this Honeysuckle has dense vibrant lemon yellow variegated leaves. Can be grown as a hedge and loves to be pruned in Summer after its new growth has hardened off.

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Lonicera Nitida Silver Beauty (Honeysuckle)

NZ$9.95

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A lovely bushy silver variegated honeysuckle ideal for hedges and borders. Very fast growing, drought tolerant and easily pruned in summer after new growth has hardened off.

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Teucrium Fruticans

NZ$9.95

1.55L pot

Approx. 15cm tall

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Escallonia Fielders White

NZ$8.95

1.55L Pot

Approx. 20cm tall

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Corokia Red Wonder

NZ$10.95 - NZ$99.95

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The Corokia ‘Red Wonder’ is a hardy, fast-growing shrub from New Zealand. It features narrow, olive-green foliage with a grey hue due to a layer of felt on new leaves. In summer, it blooms with yellow flowers, followed by bright red berries that attract birds.

1.5L pot

Approx. 50-60cm tall

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Big Hedge

Griselinia Lit. Broadway Mint

NZ$9.95 - NZ$39.95

For bulk orders please get in touch with [email protected]

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Pittosporum Silver Sheen

NZ$9.95

2L pot.

Approximately 30cm - 40cm tall

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Pittosporum Oliver Twist

NZ$9.95

2L Pot


Approx. 50cm tall


A nice form of pittosporum with smaller, silvery leaves. Perfect for an easy to grow hedge.


Grows to 3m by 2m

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Pittosporum Tenuifolium

NZ$10.95

2.5L pot

This item has high throughput and is often in and out of stock.

Please get in touch for up to date quantities.


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Cupressocyparis x leylandii Naylors Blue

NZ$14.95 - NZ$29.95

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Known as Naylors blue conifer.

Upright stately conifer with a strong pyramidal form.

Commonly used as a shelterbelt, hedging, or screening plant.

A very quick growing plant with weeping tips.

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Pittosporum Mountain Green

NZ$9.95 - NZ$99.95

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1.5L Pot ~ 30 cm tall

3.5L Pot ~ 60cm - 80 cm tall

45L Pot ~ 150 - 180 cm tall


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Prunus Lusitanica (Portugese Laurel)

NZ$39.95

Ideal for hedging and topiary specimens. Beautiful white lily of the valley flowers cover the leaves in spring.

Available in:

3.5L pot

10L pot


If certain sizing is out of stock please get in touch for up to date stock on plants being grown on.


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Griselinea Canterbury

NZ$9.95 - NZ$39.95

3.5L pot

Approx 1.2-1.4m tall

A more dense form of the commonly used Griselinea litoralis 'broadway mint'. This form of Griselinea is also great for hedging being very hardy and providing a great screen barrier. Growing around 50cm - 100cm a year it can quickly fill a space or screen a fence as per your requirements.

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Lonicera Nitida (Honeysuckle)

NZ$9.95

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An ideal substitute for Buxus hedging. Can be kept as a small medium or large hedge. Very fast growing with dark green glossy leaves. Hardy, drought resistant making this a great plant for environments where both humidity and drought can be a problem throughout the year.

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Camellia Elegans Champagne

NZ$12.95 - NZ$15.95

Growing to 3m tall by 2m wide and producing peony form white ruffled double flowers from early to mid Spring. Great as a hedge or specimen tree.


Please enquire if stock numbers are limited.

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Olearia Paniculata

NZ$15.95 - NZ$24.95

Olearia paniculata, commonly known as Akiraho, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to New Zealand. It grows moderately, reaching 3 to 8 meters tall and spreading 1.5 to 3 meters wide at maturity.

This plant thrives in well-drained soils and prefers full sun exposure. It is ideal for coastal gardens, city and courtyard gardens, and informal garden settings. It can also be used effectively as a hedge or screen.

The leaves are elliptic to ovate-oblong with a wavy edge, shiny and soft olive-green on the upper side, and covered with a soft buff or silvery down on the underside.

Olearia paniculata is often used in gardens for its ornamental value. It makes an excellent wind-resistant hedge, especially in seaside gardens. Additionally, it provides nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinators, making it valuable for wildlife gardens.

To care for Olearia paniculata, plant it in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water moderately during growth and feed monthly. It is generally pest-free and requires minimal pruning, making it a low-maintenance addition to any garden.

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Corokia Geentys Giant

NZ$10.95

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The Corokia 'Geenty's Giant' is a hardy, evergreen New Zealand native shrub with long, green leaves that provide excellent screening and hedging. In spring, it produces masses of small, star-shaped yellow flowers, followed by red, orange, or yellow berries in autumn, which attract birds.

This low-maintenance shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade, tolerates coastal conditions and strong winds, and grows to approximately 3 meters tall. It can be trimmed as needed, making it a versatile choice for privacy screens, mixed plantings, or exposed sites.

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Small Trees

Acer Palmatum

NZ$29.95 - NZ$200.00

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Common Japanese Maple.

PB12.

Approx 1.5-1.8m tall, Upright Tree.

Japanese maples are stunning deciduous trees with brightly coloured leaves throughout Spring, Summer, and Autumn. They prefer partial shade, in sites that are sheltered from the wind and have free-draining soil. A great addition to any garden, big or small!

Planting and care instructions:

1, If possible pick a sheltered spot with good drainage. 

2, Dig a hole the size of your bag vertically and twice the width.

3, Place the tree inside the bag in the hole.

4, Loosely fill the hole with loamy soil or potting mix.

5, Use a sharp knife to carefully remove the bag - try not to disturb the newly forming roots much.

6, Stake your tree securely (this allows the new roots to establish).

7, Prune up to one third of the branch length to promote strong fresh growth.

Care for your tree:

Do not over water - Damp is fine. 

Feed each year with acidic fertiliser.

Carefully prune, removing any dead branch ends.

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Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum

NZ$9.95 - NZ$39.95

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A darker purple version of the common Japanese Maple.

1L Pot

Approx. 40cm tall

1.55 L Pot

Approx. 50cm tall

4 L Pot

Approx 1.2m tall

12L Root pouch

Approx. 1.5m tall


Japanese maples are stunning deciduous trees with brightly coloured leaves throughout Spring, Summer, and Autumn. They prefer partial shade, in sites that are sheltered from the wind and have free-draining soil. A great addition to any garden, big or small!

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Acer Palmatum Dissectum Atropurpureum

NZ$12.95

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Japanese maples are stunning deciduous trees with brightly coloured leaves throughout Spring, Summer, and Autumn. They prefer partial shade, in sites that are sheltered from the wind and have free-draining soil. A great addition to any garden, big or small!

Planting and care instructions:

1, If possible pick a sheltered spot with good drainage. 

2, Dig a hole the size of your bag vertically and twice the width.

3, Place the tree inside the bag in the hole.

4, Loosely fill the hole with loamy soil or potting mix.

5, Use a sharp knife to carefully remove the bag - try not to disturb the newly forming roots much.

6, Stake your tree securely (this allows the new roots to establish).

7, Prune up to one third of the branch length to promote strong fresh growth.

Care for your tree:

Do not over water - Damp is fine. 

Feed each year with acidic fertiliser.

Carefully prune, removing any dead branch ends.

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Cherry Tree 'Prunus Awanui'

NZ$69.95 - NZ$79.95

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Get in quick before these highly sought after cherries are all sold out.

Identical to the Flowering cherry trees on display in our grounds! This NZ cultivar has made a name for itself right here in Upper Hutt at our Annual Blossom Valley Event.

Single light pink flowers fill the trees for a month before giving way to glossy green leaves in the middle of spring. These trees truly mark the beginning of our spring time flowering from early September till mid October.


Available bare-rooted for a limited time only!

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Flavescens

NZ$49.95 - NZ$139.95

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Japanese maples are stunning deciduous trees with brightly coloured leaves throughout Spring, Summer, and Autumn. They prefer partial shade, in sites that are sheltered from the wind and have free-draining soil. A great addition to any garden, big or small!


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Planting and care instructions:


1, If possible pick a sheltered spot with good drainage. 

2, Dig a hole the size of your bag vertically and twice the width.

3, Place the tree inside the bag in the hole.

4, Loosely fill the hole with loamy soil or potting mix.

5, Use a sharp knife to carefully remove the bag - try not to disturb the newly forming roots much.

6, Stake your tree securely (this allows the new roots to establish).

7, Prune up to one third of the branch length to promote strong fresh growth.


Care for your tree:


Do not over water - Damp is fine. 

Feed each year with acidic fertiliser.

Carefully prune, removing any dead branch ends.

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Viridis

NZ$49.95 - NZ$139.95

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Japanese maples are stunning deciduous trees with brightly coloured leaves throughout Spring, Summer, and Autumn. They prefer partial shade, in sites that are sheltered from the wind and have free-draining soil. A great addition to any garden, big or small!

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Prunus Campanulata superba

NZ$69.95 - NZ$74.95

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Also known as the Taiwan cherry. Rose-red blossoms appear from late August and attract large numbers of Tui and Bellbird.

Available in three standard sizes:

1.2 Metres

1.5 Metres

1.8 Metres


Get in touch for up to date stock numbers

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Prunus serrulata 'shimidsu sakura'

NZ$59.95 - NZ$89.95

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Late flowering, with flowers appearing in late October and November. Flowers are double pink with a white inner. A beautiful shade or focal tree for medium to large gardens.


Available in two standard sizes:

1.2 Metre

1.5 Metre


Available bare-rooted for a limited time only!

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Prunus Sub. Falling Snow

NZ$59.95

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A weeping form, covered in masses of white flowers through spring. Perfect as a central piece in any small garden.

These are bare-rooted trees available for pre-order and will be ready to pick up in June-July.


Available in two standard sizes:

1.2 metre

1.5 metre


Available bare-rooted for a limited time only!

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Prunus Kiku-shidare sakura

NZ$59.95 - NZ$94.95

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Clusters of frilly, rich pink flowers through spring, attractive foliage through spring.

A stunning feature tree that adds character to any garden.


Available in two standard sizes:

1.5 metre

1.8 metre

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Prunus Sub. Pendula Rosea

NZ$59.95 - NZ$64.95

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A weeping form with profusions of soft pink blossoms through spring. A beautiful focal tree for any small garden.

These are bare-rooted trees available for pre-order, with pickup in June-July.

Available in:

1.2 Metre

1.5 Metre

1.8 Metre

Available bare-rooted for a limited time only!

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Thuja Holmstrup

NZ$15.95

A beautiful, evergreen specimen tree or hedge that tolerates a wide range of conditions

Prefers full sun but cannot be allowed to dry out


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Small Shrubs

Azalea Easter Bonnet

NZ$12.95 - NZ$24.95

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Azalea Eri Schame

NZ$12.95
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Azalea Fielders White

NZ$12.95 - NZ$19.95

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Azalea Gretel

NZ$12.95
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Azalea Honey Bunch

NZ$19.95 - NZ$24.95
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Azalea Pax

NZ$12.95

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Fuchsia Candy Bells

NZ$8.95

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Nandina Pygmaea

NZ$10.95

Only a few left!

1.5L pot

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Pittosporum Midget

NZ$10.95

A dwarf variety of Pittosporum. Perfect for small hedges and borders.


Grows to 80cm by 80cm


This item has high throughput and is often in and out of stock.

Please get in touch for up to date quantities.

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Azalea Fire tower

NZ$12.95

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A beautiful azalea, with a profusion of orange-red flowers throughout winter and into spring. Forms a compact, small shrub up to 60cm.


Currently 20cm tall in 1.55 Litre pots.

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Corokia Leprechaun

NZ$9.95

The Corokia ‘Leprechaun’ is an evergreen, upright shrub native to New Zealand. It has fine silver-bronze leaves and small yellow starry flowers that bloom from late spring to summer. In autumn, it produces small orange berries. This hardy shrub can grow in any soil type and is particularly resilient in coastal conditions, providing excellent wind shelter.


2.5L pot ~ 40cm - 50cm tall

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Hydrangea Bridal Bouquet

NZ$15.95

Hydrangea ‘Bridal Bouquet’ is a deciduous shrub that reaches a mature size of about 1.5 to 2 meters tall and wide. It blooms from late spring to early autumn, showcasing clusters of creamy white, double blooms. These flowers are popular in bridal bouquets for their elegant appearance. Interesting fact: Hydrangea flowers can change color based on soil pH, but ‘Bridal Bouquet’ typically remains white.


Available in:

2.5L Pot

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All Items

Formal Garden

Pittosporum Tenuifolium
NZ$10.95
NZ$10.95
Pittosporum Oliver Twist
NZ$9.95
NZ$9.95
Pittosporum Silver Sheen
NZ$9.95
NZ$9.95
Hebe Topiara
NZ$10.95
NZ$10.95
Juniperus Pyramidalis
NZ$14.95
NZ$14.95
Thuja Holmstrup
NZ$15.95
NZ$15.95
Cupressocyparis x leylandii Naylors Blue
NZ$14.95 - NZ$29.95
NZ$14.95 - NZ$29.95

Only a few left!

Prunus Sub. Pendula Rosea
NZ$59.95 - NZ$64.95
NZ$59.95 - NZ$64.95

Only a few left!

Prunus Kiku-shidare sakura
NZ$59.95 - NZ$94.95
NZ$59.95 - NZ$94.95

Only a few left!

Prunus Sub. Falling Snow
NZ$59.95
NZ$59.95

Only a few left!

Prunus serrulata 'shimidsu sakura'
NZ$59.95 - NZ$89.95
NZ$59.95 - NZ$89.95

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Azalea Fire tower
NZ$12.95
NZ$12.95

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Hebe odora nana
NZ$9.95
NZ$9.95
Loropetalum China Pink
NZ$8.95
NZ$8.95
Escallonia Fielders White
NZ$8.95
NZ$8.95
Lavender Hidcote blue
NZ$8.95
NZ$8.95

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Griselinia Lit. Broadway Mint
NZ$9.95 - NZ$39.95
NZ$9.95 - NZ$39.95
Euonymus Emerald Gem
NZ$8.95
NZ$8.95
Corokia Phantom
NZ$9.95 - NZ$29.95
NZ$9.95 - NZ$29.95

Only a few left!

Corokia Frosted Chocolate
NZ$9.95 - NZ$34.95
NZ$9.95 - NZ$34.95
Cherry Tree 'Prunus Awanui'
NZ$69.95 - NZ$79.95
NZ$69.95 - NZ$79.95

Only a few left!

Buxus Variegata
NZ$9.95
NZ$9.95
Buxus Suffruticosa
NZ$9.95
NZ$9.95
Buxus Sempervirens
NZ$9.95 - NZ$29.95
NZ$9.95 - NZ$29.95

Only a few left!

Buxus Microphylla
NZ$12.95
NZ$12.95
Buxus Green Gem
NZ$8.95 - NZ$10.95
NZ$8.95 - NZ$10.95

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Azalea Purple Glitters
NZ$12.95
NZ$12.95

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Azalea Petra Red
NZ$12.95 - NZ$19.95
NZ$12.95 - NZ$19.95

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Azalea Pax
NZ$12.95
NZ$12.95

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Azalea Paradise Elfin
NZ$12.95
NZ$12.95
Azalea Nino
NZ$0.00
NZ$0.00

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Azalea Honey Bunch
NZ$19.95 - NZ$24.95
NZ$19.95 - NZ$24.95
Azalea Gretel
NZ$12.95
NZ$12.95
Azalea Fielders White
NZ$12.95 - NZ$19.95
NZ$12.95 - NZ$19.95

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Azalea Eri Schame
NZ$12.95
NZ$12.95
Azalea Easter Bonnet
NZ$12.95 - NZ$24.95
NZ$12.95 - NZ$24.95

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