Due to the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday, takana will be closing its gates from today, Tuesday the 23rd of March. We will have a small team at our nurseries to look after the trees during this Level 4 alert period, and we will take every precaution to keep them safe.
As a result, takana will not be delivering any trees or allowing any visitors to our nurseries over at least the next month. We will update you on any changes as the government advises businesses.
We will still be answering emails during this time as some of our staff will work from home. So keep sending through quote requests from the website and any other general enquiries, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also still call us on 021 920009 for any enquiries or orders.
Make sure to follow the government’s advice during this difficult time and stay safe.
Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to working with you in the future,
From the team at takana
takana is a wholesale nursery, and our trees are at wholesale prices for delivery in quantity.
So we cannot accept delivery orders for first time buyers of less than five trees. View our Terms of Trade.
Please Note: All prices are exclusive of GST and are subject to change without prior notice.
| TREE NAME | LATIN/MAORI NAME | PRICE |
| Akapuka (Griselinia lucida)(25L) | Griselinia lucida, Akapuka | $60 |
| Akapuka (Griselinia lucida)(45L) | Griselinia lucida, Akapuka | $95 |
| Ake Ake Green (Didonaea viscosa) (25L) | Didonaea viscosa, Ake Ake green | $65 |
| Ake Ake Green (Didonaea viscosa) (45L) | Didonaea viscosa, Ake Ake green | $95 |
| Ake Ake Red(Didonaea viscosa) (45L) | Didonaea viscosa, Ake Ake red | $95 |
| Baylisiana (Pennantia baylisiana) (45L) | Pennantia baylisiana, Baylisiana | $130 |
| Baylisiana (Pennantia baylisiana) (400L) | Pennantia baylisiana, Baylisiana | $1100 |
| Black Maire (Nestegis cunninghamii) (45L) | Nestegis cunninghamii, Black Maire | $130 |
| Bog Pine Halocarpus bidwillii (45L) AVAILABLE 2021 | Halocarpus bidwillii, Bog Pine | $150 |
| Bog Pine (Halocarpus bidwillii) (300L) | Halocarpus bidwillii, Bog Pine | $800 |
| Chatham Island Ake Ake (Olearia traversiorum) (25L) | Olearia traversii | $50 |
| Chatham Island Ake Ake (Olearia traversiorum) (45L) | Olearia traversii | $95 |
| Coastal Mahoe (Melicytus novae-zealandiae)(PP35) AVAILABLE 2020 | Melicytus novae-zealandiae, Coastal Mahoe | $95 |
| Coastal Maire (Nestegis apetala) (25L) | Nestegis apetala, Coastal Maire | $70 |
| Coastal Maire (Nestegis apetala) (45L) | Nestegis apetala, Coastal Maire | $130 |
| Coastal Maire (Nestegis apetala) (160L) | Nestegis apetala, Coastal Maire | $650 |
| Coprosma lucida, Karamu (25L) | Coprosma lucida, Karamu | $60 |
| Coprosma lucida, Karamu (PP35) | Coprosma lucida, Karamu | $95 |
| Coprosma propinqua, Mingimingi (PP35) | Coprosma propinqua, Mingimingi | $95 |
| Coprosma repens, Taupata (45L) | Coprosma repens, Taupata | $95 |
| Elingamita (Elingamita johnsonii) (20-25L) | Elingamita johnsonii, Elingamita | $75 |
| Elingamita (Elingamita johnsonii) (45L) | Elingamita johnsonii, Elingamita | $130 |
| Elingamita (Elingamita johnsonii) (160L) | Elingamita johnsonii, Elingamita | $650 |
| Ewekuri (Streblus banksii) (45L) | Streblus banksii, Ewekuri | $110 |
| Ewekuri (Streblus banksii) (80L) | Streblus banksii, Ewekuri | $220 |
| Ewekuri (Streblus banksii) (160L) | Streblus banksii, Ewekuri | $450 |
| Ewekuri (Streblus banksii) (Field) | Streblus banksii, Ewekuri | $1450 |
| Ferns (Cyathea dealbata Silver) (25L) | Cyathea dealbata, Silver | $90 |
| Ferns (Cyathea dealbata Silver) (45L) | Cyathea dealbata, Silver | $180 |
| Ferns (Cyathea dealbata Silver) (80L) | Cyathea dealbata, Silver | $300 |
| Ferns (Cyathea medullaris) (80L) | Cyathea medullaris, Mamaku | $300 |
| Ferns (Cyathea medullaris) (160L) | Cyathea medullaris, Mamaku | $600 |
| Ferns (Dicksonia squarrosa) (25L) | Dicksonia squarrosa, Wheki | $90 |
| Ferns (Dicksonia squarrosa) (45L) | Dicksonia squarrosa, Wheki | $180 |
| Ferns (Dicksonia squarrosa) (80L) | Dicksonia squarrosa, Wheki | $300 |
| Ferns (Dicksonia squarrosa) (160L) | Dicksonia squarrosa, Wheki | $600 |
| Ferox (Pseudopanax ferox) (25L) | Pseudopanax ferox, Ferox | $65 |
| Ferox (Pseudopanax ferox) (45L) | Pseudopanax ferox, Ferox | $95 |
| Ferox (Pseudopanax ferox) (160L) | Pseudopanax ferox, Ferox | $650 |
| Hinau (Eleocarpus dentatus) (45L) | Eleocarpus dentatus, Hinau | $130 |
| Hinau (Eleocarpus dentatus) (160L) | Eleocarpus dentatus, Hinau | $650 |
| Hinau (Eleocarpus dentatus) (Field) | Eleocarpus dentatus, Hinau | $1500 |
| Horoeka (Pseudopanax crassifolium) (45L) | Pseudopanax crassifolium, Horoeka | $95 |
| Horoeka (Pseudopanax crassifolium) (160L) | Pseudopanax crassifolium, Horoeka | $650 |
| Houpara (Pseudopanax lessonii) (45L) | Pseudopanax lessonii, Houpara | $95 |
| Houpara Cyril Watson (Pseudopanax lessonii)(45L) | Pseudopanax lessonii, Houpara Cyril Watson | $125 |
| Houpara Sabre(Pseudopanax lessonii) (45L) | Pseudopanax lessonii, Houpara Sabre | $95 |
| Hungere (Hoheriaangustifolia) (PP35) | Hoheria angustifolia, Hungere | $95 |
| Hungere (Hoheriaangustifolia) (160L) | Hoheria angustifolia, Hungere | $450 |
| Kahikatea (Dacrycarpus dacrydioides) (45L) | Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Kahikatea | $95 |
| Kahikatea (Dacrycarpus dacrydioides) (160L) | Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Kahikatea | $450 |
| Kaikomako (Pennantiacorymbosa) (45L) | Pennantia corymbosa, Kaikomako | $130 |
| Kamahi (Weinmanniaracemosa) (300L) | Weinmannia racemosa, Kamahi | $600 |
| Kanuka (Kunzea ericoides) (25L) | Kunzea ericoides, Kanuka | $60 |
| Kanuka (Kunzea ericoides) (45L) | Kunzea ericoides, Kanuka | $95 |
| Karaka (Corynocarpus laevigatus) (45L) | Corynocarpus laevigatus, Karaka | $95 |
| Karaka (Corynocarpus laevigatus) (160L) | Corynocarpus laevigatus, Karaka | $450 |
| Karaka (Corynocarpus laevigatus) (300L) | Corynocarpus laevigatus, Karaka | $750 |
| Karaka (Corynocarpus laevigatus) (450L) | Corynocarpus laevigatus, Karaka | $950 |
| Karaka (Corynocarpus laevigatus) (Field) | Corynocarpus laevigatus, Karaka | $1250 |
| Kauri (Agathis australis) (45L) | Agathis australis, Kauri | $130 |
| Kawaka (Libocedrus plumosa) (25L) | Libocedrus plumosa, Kawaka | $75 |
| Kawaka (Libocedrus plumosa) (45L) | Libocedrus plumosa, Kawaka | $130 |
| Kawaka (Libocedrus plumosa) (160L) | Libocedrus plumosa, Kawaka | $650 |
| Kawaka (Libocedrus plumosa) (300L) | Libocedrus plumosa, Kawaka | $950 |
| Kawaka (Libocedrus plumosa) (Field) | Libocedrus plumosa, Kawaka | P.O.A |
| Kohekohe (Dysoxylum spectabile) (25L) | Dysoxylum spectabile, Kohekohe | $50 |
| Kohekohe (Dysoxylum spectabile) (45L) | Dysoxylum spectabile, Kohekohe | $95 |
| Kohekohe (Dysoxylum spectabile) (160L) | Dysoxylum spectabile, Kohekohe | $450 |
| Kowhai Chathamica (Sophora chathamica) (25L) | Sophora chathamica | $75 |
| Kowhai Chathamica (Sophora chathamica) (45L) | Sophora chathamica | $130 |
| Kowhai Chathamica (Sophora chathamica) (80L) | Sophora chathamica | $260 |
| Kowhai Chathamica (Sophora chathamica) (160L) | Sophora chathamica | $650 |
| Kowhai Fulvida (Sophora fulvida) (45L) AVAILABLE 2021 | Sophora fulvida | $95 |
| Kowhai Fulvida (Sophora fulvida) (160L) | Sophora fulvida | $650 |
| Kowhai Longicorinata (Sophora longicarinata) (160L) | Sophora longicarinata | $650 |
| Kowhai Microphylla (Sophora microphylla) (45L) | Sophora microphylla | $130 |
| Kowhai Microphylla (Sophora microphylla) (160L) | Sophora microphylla | $650 |
| Kowhai Microphylla (Sophora microphylla) (Field) | Sophora microphylla | $1450 |
| Mahoe (Melicytus ramiflorus) (45L) | Melicytus ramiflorus, Mahoe | $95 |
| Maire tawhake (Syzygium maire) (45L) | Syzygium maire, Maire tawhake | $130 |
| Maire tawhake (Syzygium maire) (60L) | Syzygium maire, Maire tawhake | $190 |
| Makamaka (Ackama rosifolia) (45L) | Ackama rosifolia, Makamaka | $130 |
| Manatu (Plagianthus regius) (25L) | Plagianthus regius, Manatu | $70 |
| Manatu (Plagianthus regius) (45L) | Plagianthus regius, Manatu | $130 |
| Manatu (Plagianthus regius) (80L) | Plagianthus regius, Manatu | $240 |
| Manatu (Plagianthus regius) (160L) | Plagianthus regius, Manatu | $450 |
| Matai (Prumnopitys taxifolia) (45L) | Prumnopitys taxifolia, Matai | $130 |
| Matai (Prumnopitys taxifolia) (300L) | Prumnopitys taxifolia, Matai | $800 |
| Matai (Prumnopitys taxifolia) (Field) | Prumnopitys taxifolia, Matai | $1100 |
| Matipo (Myrsine australis) (45L) | Myrsine australis, Matipo | $95 |
| Matipo (Myrsine australis) (160L) | Myrsine australis, Matipo | $450 |
| Miro (Prumnopitys ferruginea) (45L) | Prumnopitys ferruginea, Miro | $130 |
| Miro (Prumnopitys ferruginea) (160L) | Prumnopitys ferruginea, Miro | $650 |
| Mistral (Metrosideros excelsa x robusta) (25L) | Metrosideros excelsa x robusta, Pohutukawa Mistral | $70 |
| Mistral (Metrosideros excelsa x robusta) (45L) | Metrosideros excelsa x robusta, Pohutukawa Mistral | $110 |
| Mistral (Metrosideros excelsa x robusta) (160L) | Metrosideros excelsa x robusta, Pohutukawa Mistral | $550 |
| Monoao (Halocarpus kirkii) (80L) | Halocarpus kirkii, Monoao | $220 |
| Monoao (Halocarpus kirkii) (300L) | Halocarpus kirkii, Monoao | $1250 |
| Mountain Toatoa (Phyllocladus alpinus) (300L) | Phyllocladus alpinus, Mountain Toatoa | $1250 |
| Ngaio (Myoporum laetum) (25L) | Myoporum laetum, Ngaio | $70 |
| Ngaio (Myoporum laetum) (45L) | Myoporum laetum, Ngaio | $110 |
| Ngaio (Myoporum laetum) (300L) | Myoporum laetum, Ngaio | $750 |
| Nikau Pitt Island (Rhopalostylis pittica) (25L) | Rhopalostylis pittica, Nikau Pitt | $120 |
| Nikau Pitt Island (Rhopalostylis pittica) (45L) | Rhopalostylis pittica, Nikau Pitt | $210 |
| Nikau Pitt Island (Rhopalostylis pittica) (80L) | Rhopalostylis pittica, Nikau Pitt | $420 |
| Nikau Pitt Island (Rhopalostylis pittica) (160L) | Rhopalostylis pittica, Nikau Pitt | $825 |
| Nikau Pitt Island (Rhopalostylis pittica) (Field, 4m) | Rhopalostylis pittica, Nikau Pitt | $2750 |
| Oliveri (Myrsine oliveri) (160L) | Myrsine oliveri, Oliveri | $650 |
| Oliveri (Myrsine oliveri) (300L) | Myrsine oliveri, Oliveri | $950 |
| Oro Oro (Nestegis montana) (45L) | Nestegis montana, Oro Oro | $130 |
| Oro Oro (Nestegis montana) (160L) | Nestegis montana, Oro Oro | $650 |
| Papauma (Griselinia littoralis) (25L) | Griselinia littoralis, Papauma (Canterbury) | $60 |
| Papauma (Griselinia littoralis) (45L) | Griselinia littoralis, Papauma (Canterbury) | $95 |
| Pittosporum Karo (Pittosporum crassifolium) (45L) | Pittosporum crassifolium (Karo) | $95 |
| Pittosporum Karo (Pittosporum crassifolium) (80L) | Pittosporum crassifolium (Karo) | $160 |
| Pittosporum Kohuhu (Pittosporum tenuifolium) (45L) | Pittosporum tenuifolium | $95 |
| Pittosporum Stephens Island (Pittosporum ralphii) (45L) | Pittosporum ralphii (Stephens Is) | $95 |
| Pittosporum eugenoides Tarata (Pittosporum eugenoides) (45L) | Pittosporum eugenoides (Tarata) | $95 |
| Pohutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa) (45L) | Metrosideros excelsa, Pohutukawa | $120 |
| Pohutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa) (160L) | Metrosideros excelsa, Pohutukawa | $650 |
| Pohutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa) (Field) | Metrosideros excelsa, Pohutukawa | P.O.A |
| Pohutukawa Maori Princess (Metrosideros excelsa) (45L) | Metrosideros excelsa, Pohutukawa Maori Princess | $120 |
| Pohutukawa Maori Princess (Metrosideros excelsa) (160L) | Metrosideros excelsa, Pohutukawa Maori Princess | $550 |
| Pohutukawa Maori Princess (Metrosideros excelsa) (Field) | Metrosideros excelsa Maori Princess, Pohutukawa | P.O.A |
| Pokaka (Eleocarpus hookerianus) (45L) | Eleocarpus hookerianus, Pokaka | $130 |
| Pokaka (Eleocarpus hookerianus) (Field) | Eleocarpus hookerianus, Pokaka | $1450 |
| Porokaiwhiri (Hedycarya arborea) (45L) | Hedycarya arborea, Porokaiwhiri | $130 |
| Porokaiwhiri (Hedycarya arborea) (80L) | Hedycarya arborea, Porokaiwhiri | $220 |
| Puka (Meryta sinclairii) (PP35) | Meryta sinclairii, Puka | $120 |
| Puka (Meryta sinclairii) (160L) | Meryta sinclairii, Puka | $650 |
| Pukatea (Laurelia novae zealandiae) (PP35) | Laurelia novae zealandiae, Pukatea | $130 |
| Pukatea (Laurelia novae zealandiae) (300L) | Laurelia novae zealandiae, Pukatea | $950 |
| Puriri (Vitex lucens) (25L) | Vitex lucens, Puriri | $70 |
| Puriri (Vitex lucens) (45L) | Vitex lucens, Puriri | $120 |
| Puriri (Vitex lucens) (80L) | Vitex lucens, Puriri | $250 |
| Puriri (Vitex lucens) (160L) | Vitex lucens, Puriri | $650 |
| Puriri (Vitex lucens) (450L) | Vitex lucens, Puriri | $1450 |
| Puriri (Vitex lucens) (Field) | Vitex lucens, Puriri | P.O.A |
| Putaputaweta (Carpodetus serratus) (45L) | Carpodetus serratus, Putaputaweta | $130 |
| Rata Bartlett’s (Metrosideros bartlettii) (45L) AVAILABLE 2021 | Bartlett’s Rata, Metrosideros bartlettii | $130 |
| Rata (Metrosideros robusta) (45L) | Metrosideros robusta, Rata | $120 |
| Rata (Metrosideros robusta) (160L) | Metrosideros robusta, Rata | $650 |
| Rata Southern (Metrosideros umbellata) (45L) | Metrosideros umbellata, Southern Rata | $130 |
| Rata Southern (Metrosideros umbellata) (300L) | Metrosideros umbellata, Southern Rata | $600 |
| Rewarewa (Knightia excelsa) (25L) | Knightia excelsa, Rewarewa | $70 |
| Rewarewa (Knightia excelsa) (45L) | Knightia excelsa, Rewarewa | $110 |
| Rewarewa (Knightia excelsa) (80L) | Knightia excelsa, Rewarewa | $240 |
| Rewarewa(Knightia excelsa)(160L) | Knightia excelsa, Rewarewa | $650 |
| Rimu (Dacramedium cupressinum) (45L) | Dacramedium cupressinum , Rimu | $130 |
| Rimu (Dacramedium cupressinum) (400L) | Dacramedium cupressinum , Rimu | $950 |
| Rimu (Dacramedium cupressinum) (Field) | Dacramedium cupressinum , Rimu | P.O.A |
| Tawhai (Lophozonia menziesii) (80L) | Lophozonia menziesii, Silver Beech | $220 |
| Tawhai (Lophozonia menziesii) (160L) | Lophozonia menziesii, Silver Beech | $450 |
| Tawhai (Lophozonia menziesii) (Field) | Lophozonia menziesii, Silver Beech | $1450 |
| Tanekaha (Phyllocladus trichomanoides) (25L) | Phyllocladus trichomanoides, Tanekaha | $70 |
| Tanekaha (Phyllocladus trichomanoides) (45L) | Phyllocladus trichomanoides, Tanekaha | $130 |
| Tanekaha (Phyllocladus trichomanoides) (160L) | Phyllocladus trichomanoides, Tanekaha | $650 |
| Tanekaha (Phyllocladus trichomanoides) (Field) | Phyllocladus trichomanoides, Tanekaha | $1450 |
| Taraire (Beilschmiedia tarairi) (25L) | Beilschmiedia tarairi, Taraire | $70 |
| Taraire (Beilschmiedia tarairi) (45L) | Beilschmiedia tarairi, Taraire | $110 |
| Taraire (Beilschmiedia tarairi) (160L) | Beilschmiedia tarairi, Taraire | $450 |
| Tawa (Beilschmiedia tawa) (45L) | Beilschmiedia tawa, Tawa | $130 |
| Tawa (Beilschmiedia tawa) (300L) | Beilschmiedia tawa, Tawa | $900 |
| Tawapou (Planchonella costata) (25L) | Planchonella costata, Tawapou | $70 |
| Tawapou (Planchonella costata) (45L) | Planchonella costata, Tawapou | $130 |
| Tawapou (Planchonella costata) (60L) | Planchonella costata, Tawapou | $175 |
| Tawapou (Planchonella costata) (80L) | Planchonella costata, Tawapou | $250 |
| Tawapou (Planchonella costata) (160L) | Planchonella costata, Tawapou | $650 |
| Tawhero (Weinmannia silvicola) (45L) | Weinmannia silvicola, Tawhero | $95 |
| Tawhero (Weinmannia silvicola) (300L) | Weinmannia silvicola, Tawhero | $950 |
| Tawhero (Weinmannia silvicola) Field | Weinmannia silvicola, Tawhero | P.O.A |
| Tecomanthe (Tecomanthe speciosa) (PP35) | Tecomanthe speciosa, Tecomanthe | $110 |
| Tecomanthe (Tecomanthe speciosa) Bin | Tecomanthe speciosa, Tecomanthe | P.O.A |
| Ti Kouka (Cordyline australis) (25L) | Cordyline australis, Ti Kouka | $70 |
| Ti Kouka (Cordyline australis) (45L) | Cordyline australis, Ti Kouka | $110 |
| Ti Kouka (Cordyline australis) (160L) | Cordyline australis, Ti Kouka | $450 |
| Titoki (Alectryon excelsus) (25L) | Alectryon excelsus, Titoki | $70 |
| Titoki(Alectryon excelsus)( (45L) | Alectryon excelsus, Titoki | $110 |
| Titoki (Alectryon excelsus) (80L) | Alectryon excelsus, Titoki | $220 |
| Titoki (Alectryon excelsus) (160L) | Alectryon excelsus, Titoki | $450 |
| Titoki (Alectryon excelsus) (450L) | Alectryon excelsus, Titoki | $1450 |
| Titoki (Alectryon excelsus) (Field) | Alectryon excelsus, Titoki | P.O.A |
| Toatoa (Phyllocladus toa toa) (60L) | Phyllocladus toa toa, Toatoa | $250 |
| Toatoa (Phyllocladus toa toa) (300L) | Phyllocladus toa toa, Toatoa | $900 |
| Toro (Myrsine salicina) (45L) | Myrsine salicina, Toro | $130 |
| Totara (Podocarpus totara) (25L) | Podocarpus totara, Totara | $70 |
| Totara (Podocarpus totara) (45L) | Podocarpus totara, Totara | $110 |
| Totara (Podocarpus totara) (60L) | Podocarpus totara, Totara | $140 |
| Totara (Podocarpus totara) (80L) | Podocarpus totara, Totara | $220 |
| Totara (Podocarpus totara) (160L) | Podocarpus totara, Totara | $450 |
| Totara (Podocarpus totara) (Field) | Podocarpus totara, Totara | P.O.A |
| Totara Matapouri Blue (Podocarpus totara matapouri blue)(45L) | Podocarpus totara matapouri blue, Totara Matapouri Blue | $130 |
| Totara Gold (Podocarpus totara aureus) (45L) | Podocarpus totara aureus, Gold Totara | $130 |
| Turepo (Streblus heterophyllus) (45L) | Streblus heterophyllus, Turepo | $130 |
| Turepo (Streblus heterophyllus) (300L) | Streblus heterophyllus, Turepo | $750 |
| Weeping Matipo (Myrsine divaricata) (45L) | Myrsine divaricata , Weeping Matipo | $95 |
| Wharangi (Melicope ternata) (25L) | Melicope ternata, Wharangi | $70 |
| Wharangi (Melicope ternata) (45L) | Melicope ternata,Wharangi | $110 |
| White Maire (Nestegis lanceolata) (45L) | Nestegis lanceolata, White Maire | $130 |
| White Maire (Nestegis lanceolata) (160L) | Nestegis lanceolata, White Maire | $650 |
| White Maire (Nestegis lanceolata) (Field) | Nestegis lanceolata, White Maire | $1450 |
Please Note: All prices are exclusive of GST and are subject to change without prior notice.
FAQ’s – Tree selection & cultivation
How do I know which native trees I want?
First look at the data in the Tab “Find Your Tree”, then click on the name of the tree, or click on ‘View All Trees’ and you will get more data plus photos–trees suitable for every situation NZ can offer.
What if I get them and they die?
Knowing the effort our customers make in their sourcing and planting, we are happy to replace trees which have died. And trees do die sometimes. So we replace them or suggest alternatives subject to availability. There are handy tips for planting and caring for trees on our website.
Are natives slow?
Of course some are slow, but most of them are strong growers, and some are fast by any standards. so don’t be under the illusion that natives take forever to make a show. BUT, plant a native and you could be responsible for a living thing that will last for a thousand years. Imagine that!
Do natives transplant well, especially at bigger stages?
Yes they do. There are many big tree nurseries like us which supply natives. Our replant experience is overwhelmingly successful, and your takana tree is guaranteed for replacement anyway.
Why are the names so hard?
We agree, but a bit hard to pinpoint the answer. takana uses Maori names wherever we can establish the correct Maori word. We don’t use the old (cringeworthy) English names like Celery Pine, Whiteywood and others we should not even quote in a family website. But the Maori names are not used nationwide, so there can be confusion. The trade relies on the Botanical names, which are of course long and latin, and even these keep changing as new requests are accepted by the powers that be. Some like Tawapou (Planchonella costata) have two latin names in common use. Some have no Maori name, mostly the rarer species, so we either choose a part of the latin name, like Baylisiana (Pennantia baylisiana) or Elingamita (Elingamita johnsonii), or the English name like Coastal Maire (Nestegis apetala) or Silver Pine (Manoao colensoi).
How do you move your field trees when you sell them?
We dig them with either of our two tree spades, (hydraulic operation, mounted on a digger), then we wrap them in hessian, mount them in a wheeled, palletised frame for transport in our tall trailer. On arrival you take the tree out of the frame and place it directly into the hole, where the hessian remains holding the root ball together while the tree settles into its new home. We have a very high success rate, with a relatively low cost system.
Why do you wish to stock so many trees?
Surely some are too rare to be commercial? Yes, but we are helping to preserve some threatened species, and though those are usually the slow growing ones, they are beautiful and will have a place if we can just showcase them to our customers. 4 of our trees were saved by scientists who discovered one single example.
