The Plant Company grows and sells thousands of trees throughout NZ. We pride ourselves on producing high quality plants and seeing the joy from our customers when they receive them. We do hope you enjoy them and support this NZ business that is passionate about trees.
Acer 'Asahi Zuru' is a stunning Japanese Maple known for its delicate, variegated leaves that blend pink, white, and green tones. In autumn, the...
Acer griseum is a spectacular variety of Maple owing to its lovely form and foliage. It grows to about 12 m tall and 8 m wide with an open branched...
Acer palmatum dissectum Orangeola is an impressive, small, Japanese Maple featuring a rich display of interestingly colourful, weeping foliage. The...
Acer palmatum Atropurpureum is a lovely Japanese Maple featuring a rich display of delicate, deep purple foliage. As autumn progresses the colour...
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' is a variety of Japanese Maple that features a rich display of colourful foliage. Leaves on this deciduous tree are dark...
Acer palmatum 'Crippsii' is a refined Japanese maple valued for its deeply lobed foliage and elegant, compact growth habit. Its leaves emerge soft...
Acer palmatum Scolopendrifolium is an impressive Japanese Maple featuring a rich display of fine and colourful foliage. This attractive, deciduous...
Acer palmatum Senkaki is a stunning Japanese Maple or Coral Bark Maple due to its striking and delicate foliage. Small, soft looking leaves emerge...
Acer palmatum Shidava Gold is an impressive and small Japanese maple featuring a rich display of colourful foliage. New growth in spring emerges lime...
Agathis australis, commonly known as the Kauri tree, is a revered New Zealand native conifer renowned for its immense size and longevity. Reaching...
Agonis flexuosa After Dark, commonly known as the Peppermint Tree or Peppermint Willow, is an attractive, medium sized tree grown for its fine and...
Alectryon excelsus, commonly known as the Titoki tree, is a handsome New Zealand native tree valued for its lush, glossy foliage and tidy, rounded...
Alnus jorullensis (Evergreen Alder, Mexican Alder) is a fast growing and versatile tree that performs superbly in many New Zealand landscapes. It is...
Aristotelia serrata, commonly known as Wineberry or Makomako, is a fast-growing, deciduous native tree of New Zealand. It features serrated green...
Beilschmiedia tarairi, commonly known as the Taraire tree, is a unique, NZ native tree. Its prominent feature is the masses of olive-like, purple...
Callistemon viminalis, commonly known as the Weeping Bottlebrush, is a small tree favoured for its bright red, bottlebrush-like flowers in spring and...
Carpinus betulus, commonly known as Hornbeam, is a deciduous tree grown for its foliage and interesting catkins. The leaves emerge light green in...
Coffea arabica is the plant that produces the well-known coffee beans. It grows as a small, evergreen tree with a somewhat open branching habit and...
Cordyline australis, also known as the Cabbage Tree or tī kōuka, is a hardy and iconic New Zealand native. It features long, sword-like green leaves...
Cordyline 'Broadsword' is a smaller variety of the commonly known Cabbage Tree, and features broad, bright green leaves held on a small tree. It...
Cordyline stricta, commonly known as the Slender Palm Lily, features narrow, strap like, green leaves held on upright stems which gives a very lush...
Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder' is a deciduous dogwood tree renowned for its impressive spring blossoms and vibrant autumn foliage. This hybrid...
Cornus 'Greenvale' is a small, deciduous tree grown for its showy and long-lasting flowers. Masses of the large, light green flowers are borne...
Corynocarpus laevigatus, commonly known as Karaka, is a handsome, NZ native tree that features large and glossy, green leaves. The lush foliage is...
Trees are indispensable to our planet's health and well-being. Foremost, they play a crucial role in mitigating climate change. They act as carbon sinks, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in their biomass. Forests are vital in regulating global temperatures, preventing extreme weather events, and safeguarding our climate for future generations.
Trees are also essential for maintaining ecological balance. They provide habitat for countless species, from insects to birds and mammals. Forests are biodiversity hotspots, teeming with life. Additionally, they help prevent soil erosion, purify water, and reduce air pollution. Their roots hold the soil in place, preventing landslides and preserving fertile land.
Trees are fundamental to enhancing our quality of life. They provide shade and help cool our urban environments. Studies have shown that spending time in nature, surrounded by trees, can reduce stress, improve mental health, and boost creativity.
The importance of trees cannot be overstated. They are essential for a healthy planet, thriving ecosystems, and human well-being. By planting and protecting trees, we invest in a sustainable future for ourselves and generations to come. It is imperative that we recognize the invaluable contributions of these natural giants and take action to conserve and expand our forest cover.
Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.
