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new zealand tree fern for sale

Bring a lush, timeless beauty into your garden with our New Zealand tree fern for sale. Renowned for their gracefully arching fronds and striking stature, New Zealand tree ferns offer an authentic touch of Aotearoa to home gardens, courtyards, and bush restoration projects alike. These ancient natives thrive in the cool, sheltered, and moist conditions of a woodland setting, promising year-round green and a tropical, calming ambience. Whether you’re landscaping a shaded corner or designing your own Ponga-inspired retreat, our selection of healthy, nursery-grown tree ferns ensures you receive thriving plants ready to make an impact.

Leptinella dioica (Bachelors Buttons)

Leptinella dioica (aka Cotula dioica), commonly known as Bachelors Buttons, is an herbaceous perennial native to New Zealand. It is a creeping and somewhat fleshy plant that bears small and green, fern-like leaves with a touch of bronze. Small, yellow flowers are borne through spring and summer amidst the foliage as it grows to 10 cm tall and 70 cm wide. Leptinella dioica is a great plant to use as a low groundcover, for planting between rocks and pavers, using in tropical gardens, or planting around pool areas.

Buy Leptinella dioica (Bachelors Buttons)

From $18.23

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Groundcover Plants

Height: 10 cm

Spread: 70 cm

Flowering time: Spring, Summer

Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Rock, Tropical

Davallia fejeensis (Rabbits Foot Fern)

Davallia fejeensis is a distinctive fern admired for its finely cut fronds and furry rhizomes that cascade beautifully over pots and ledges. Popular as an indoor feature but equally effective in sheltered outdoor settings, it brings texture, softness, and character to shaded spaces. This elegant fern thrives in part shade with steady moisture and delivers year round greenery, making it a charming and versatile addition to NZ homes and gardens.

Buy Davallia fejeensis (Rabbits Foot Fern)

From $32.33

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Ferns

Height: 20 cm

Spread: 25 cm

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

Why Choose a New Zealand Tree Fern?

Choosing a New Zealand tree fern for sale means inviting a true icon of the New Zealand landscape into your space. These hardy ferns—such as the ever-popular Cyathea medullaris—are well-adapted to New Zealand’s climate, offering lush, evergreen fronds up to several metres long and a stately trunk that matures beautifully with time. They’re not only low-maintenance but also provide valuable shelter and habitat for native birds and insects, making them a vital addition to eco-friendly and regenerative gardens.

Best Tree Fern Varieties for New Zealand Gardens

Our nursery offers several remarkable options if you’re seeking a quality New Zealand tree fern for sale. The Cyathea medullaris (Black Tree Fern) stands out with its sleek black trunk and dramatic, finely divided fronds—an ideal centrepiece or backdrop plant. For spaces with limited height or those requiring a more delicate fern, the Blechnum fraseri (Miniature Tree Fern) brings elegant form on a more compact scale. The Cyathea cunninghamii (Slender Tree Fern) is another favourite, with slender grace and resilience in shaded or semi-shaded conditions.

Planting and Care Tips

To get the best from your New Zealand tree fern for sale, plant them in shaded or dappled locations with plenty of organic matter and consistent moisture. These ferns love a humid environment, so regular misting during dry periods and a good mulch layer around the base will keep them thriving. Avoid exposing them to strong, drying winds or direct midday sun. Over time, your tree ferns will form a robust trunk topped by an ever-expanding cascade of fronds, rewarding even minimal care with maximum visual impact.

Companion Ferns for Layered Beauty

For diverse, woodland-inspired plantings, consider pairing your tree ferns with other native ferns. Adiantum cunninghamii (New Zealand Maidenhair Fern) offers delicate foliage and works beautifully at the fernery's edge, while Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen And Chicken Fern) adds a lush understorey with its distinctive, feather-like fronds. Each species complements the stately New Zealand tree fern, helping you create multi-layered foliage and abundant, year-round green.

Order Your New Zealand Tree Fern for Sale Today

Ready to transform your garden with an iconic New Zealand tree fern for sale? Browse our selection online for healthy, locally grown specimens nurtured for maximum resilience. Let us help you create a landscape that’s both distinctly Kiwi and uniquely yours. Explore companion natives like the Cyathea medullaris (Black Tree Fern), Blechnum fraseri (Miniature Tree Fern), and other shade-loving ferns to get started on your own slice of native paradise.

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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.