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The Journey Starts Here . . .

Southland-grown native plants for farms, councils, and restoration projects. Grown with a quality you can depend on.

Our Trees

Locally Grown

Every plant is raised right here in Southland soil — hardened for wind, water, and weeds, built to thrive where it matters most.

Community at Our Roots

Grown by locals, for locals. We understand Southland’s land, its people, and the projects that sustain our communities.

Trees With Purpose

From riparian planting to shelterbelts and ecosystem restoration — selected to protect waterways, restore habitats, and safeguard Southland’s future.

Our Process

1. Seed to Seedling

We start by sourcing the best native seeds and nurturing them into strong, healthy seedlings, ready to thrive in Southland’s conditions.

2. Hands-On Care

Every plant receives attentive care — watered, hardened, and grown tough to survive real-world conditions.

3. Ready When You Are

Once they’re established and planting-ready, we prepare your order with care, accuracy, and good communication.

4. Supporting Your Project

Whether you’re picking up, arranging delivery, or seeking advice on species, layout, or spacing — we’re here to help. We can even provide 3D visualisations or send a crew to plant your natives professionally.

Plant Catalogue — Pre-Season Ordering

Ready to order or need advice?

We’ll help you choose the right species mix and quantities for your project — big or small.

Mānuka plant

Mānuka (Leptospermum scoparium)

A hardy native shrub or small tree producing abundant nectar-rich flowers that support pollinators and are the source of world-famous mānuka honey.

Available Autumn 2026
Kānuka plant

Kānuka (Kunzea robusta / ericoides)

A fast-growing pioneer tree used in large-scale revegetation and nurse-crop plantings, tolerant of poor soils and exposed sites.

Available Autumn 2026
Pūkio plant

Pūkio / Pūrei (Carex secta)

A robust native sedge ideal for wetland edges, riparian margins, and stormwater sites, valued for soil stabilisation and habitat value.

Available Autumn 2026
Flax plant

Flax / Harakeke (Phormium tenax)

A classic New Zealand native with strong architectural foliage and cultural significance, excellent for erosion control and wetland plantings.

Available Autumn 2026
Kōwhai plant

Kōwhai (Sophora microphylla)

A medium-sized native tree famous for its bright yellow flowers and ecological value as a nectar source for native birds.

Available Autumn 2026
Toetoe plant

Toetoe (Austroderia richardii / toetoe)

A tall native grass with graceful plumes, widely used in riparian and wetland plantings for soil consolidation and visual impact.

Available Autumn 2026
Cabbage Tree plant

Cabbage Tree / Tī kōuka (Cordyline australis)

An iconic evergreen native with sword-like leaves, used in landscape plantings, shelter belts, and amenity planting for vertical structure.

Available Autumn 2026
Custom native plant

Custom Order – Species on Request

Don’t see what you need? We can propagate additional native species on request, subject to seasonal availability and minimum order quantities.

Available Autumn 2026
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