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Discover the beauty and elegance of New Zealand’s native tree ferns with our premium collection available to buy tree ferns online. Whether you’re refreshing your backyard oasis or creating a lush, subtropical hideaway, tree ferns bring texture, shade, and a timeless sense of place to any garden. At our nursery, you can easily buy tree ferns online and have them delivered throughout New Zealand, making it more convenient than ever to establish your own fernery or woodland retreat.

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Podocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine)

Podocarpus gracilior, commonly known as the African Fern Pine, Fern Podocarpus, carries soft, weeping, deep green foliage held on rigid branches. It typically grows to 20 m tall and 10 m wide but can easily be contained with trimming. Podocarpus gracilior makes a lovely shade tree, specimen, screen, or hedge. It also suits being included in a mixed planting in a large garden and or being used in an avenue planting.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 20.00 m
Spread: 10.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Avenues, Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Coastal, Formal, Mediterranean
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Phlebodium aureum Blue Star (Blue Star Fern)

The Blue Star Fern features wavy leaves that are a blue-green colour. This popular indoor plant grows as a clump to about 30 cm tall and the same wide. It grows best when positioned in partial shade on a well-drained soil in a sheltered spot. It will not tolerate wet growing conditions or frost. This Fern makes for a fantastic potted plant but can also be grown outdoors in warmer climates. In such environments it is often planted around pool and other outdoor living areas. This is an easy plant to grow and very forgiving.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Tolerances: Shade
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
An Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen and Chicken Fern) growing in a shaded postion and displaying lush, green fronds.

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Asplenium bulbiferum, commonly known as the Hen and Chicken Fern or Pikopiko Fern, is a popular NZ native prized for its lush, arching fronds and...

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Robinia Frisia

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Podocarpus Maki (Fern Pine)

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Quince Taihape

Quince 'Taihape' is a robust fruit tree known for its flavorful quinces, perfect for cooking, jams, and preserves. Suited to New Zealand’s climate...

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Prunus mume The Geisha

Prunus mume 'The Geisha', commonly known as Japanese Apricot, is a deciduous tree celebrated for its delightful fragrance and early winter blooms...

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Magnolia denudata Gere

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Acer platanoides Princeton Gold (Princeton Gold Maple Tree)

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Cherry Compact Stella

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Sequoiadendron giganteum (Sequoia gigantea Tree)

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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

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Cherry Dawson

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Tree Guards (Tree Guards)

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Jute Tree Tie

The Jute Tree Tie is non-abrasive and very popular because it wont cause tree damage. The 50 mm wide fabric is heavy duty and designed to support...

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Crassula ovata (Money Tree)

Crassula ovata is a versatile plant ideal for New Zealand gardens, offering unique features and easy care.

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Fruit Tree Fertiliser (Fruit Tree Fertiliser)

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Magnolia liliiflora Nigra (Magnolia Tree Nigra)

Magnolia liliiflora Nigra, commonly known as Black Lily, is a stunning tree that bears masses of large and showy, purple flowers from late winter...

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Tree Fertiliser (Tree Fertiliser)

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Magnolia JC Williams (Magnolia Tree JC Williams)

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Schinus molle (California Pepper Tree)

Schinus molle, commonly known as the California Pepper Tree, is an evergreen tree grown for its attractive form and foliage. The leaves are bright...

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Ulmus Lobel (Dutch Elm Tree)

Ulmus Lobel is a variety of Dutch Elm tree grown for its colourful foliage and narrow form. The leaves emerge a fresh green colour in spring, age to...

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Beilschmiedia tawa (Tawa Tree)

Beilschmiedia tawa, commonly known as the Tawa Tree, is a tall and graceful evergreen native to New Zealand. It is admired for its straight trunk...

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Magnolia Margaret Helen (Magnolia Tree Margaret Helen)

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Cedrela sinensis Flamingo (Toon Tree)

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Magnolia Deryk (Magnolia Tree Deryk)

Magnolia Deryk is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, dark red-purple flowers from late winter until early spring. The flowers are...

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Magnolia Amethyst Flame (Amethyst Flame Magnolia Tree)

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Magnolia Strawberry Fields (Strawberry Fields Magnolia Tree)

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Podocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine)

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Why Choose Tree Ferns for Your Garden?

Tree ferns are an iconic feature of New Zealand’s landscapes. Their graceful fronds and sculptural trunks provide instant appeal, thriving in shaded or part-shaded areas with moisture and well-drained soils. Perfect for underplanting, screening, or as a dramatic standalone feature, tree ferns are a favourite with landscapers and home gardeners alike. When you buy tree ferns online from us, you’re choosing healthy, nursery-grown specimens cultivated for local conditions.

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We offer a variety of tree ferns and companion ferns to inspire your planting scheme. If you want to buy tree ferns online, consider these favourites:

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Ordering tree ferns from our nursery is easy and risk-free. Browse our secure online shop, select your preferred species and sizes, and place your order with confidence. We ship nationwide, carefully packaging your ferns for safe transit. Detailed planting and care instructions are included to help you establish your new tree ferns with success.

Planting and Caring for Tree Ferns

Tree ferns love filtered light, rich organic soil, and consistent moisture. Mulch well to retain humidity and protect their delicate roots, especially during dry periods. Water the crown and trunk as well as the surrounding soil. With a bit of regular feeding and pruning of old fronds, your tree ferns will reward you with strong growth and lush, arching foliage year-round.

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