Call us: 0800 843 752Free shipping for orders $150 or over
Gift Vouchers

fuchsia tree plant

The fuchsia tree plant is prized by New Zealand gardeners for its lush foliage, vibrant flowers, and its unique ability to attract native birds like tūī and bellbirds. Unlike its smaller, shrubby cousins, the fuchsia tree plant can become a striking feature in any garden, offering a delightful blend of colour and structure. If you're searching for a versatile, beautiful, and wildlife-friendly addition to your outdoor space, the fuchsia tree plant is an excellent choice, whether you're establishing a cottage garden, a native planting, or simply adding a pop of floral brilliance near your patio.

Fuchsia procumbens plant growing across the ground with green foliage and yellow-green flowers.

Fuchsia procumbens (Creeping Fuchsia)

5 from 3 customers

Fuchsia procumbens, commonly known as Creeping Fuchsia, is a low-growing, NZ native plant valued for its unique yellow-red flowers and ornamental berries. Ideal as a groundcover, it spreads gently over shaded or partially sunny spots and adds interest to garden beds, banks, or pots. This hardy and compact variety thrives in well-drained soils and is perfect for creating a natural, low-maintenance landscape. NB: In warm climates, this plant remains evergreen but will become semi-deciduous during winter in cooler regions.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 5 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Wet
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Fuchsia arborescens tree with pink flowers and lush green foliage.

Fuchsia arborescens (Tree Fuchsia)

5 from 1 customers

Fuchsia arborescens is an evergreen shrub favoured for its pretty flowers, which are produced almost year-round. Large and showy clusters of lilac-pink flowers are borne throughout the shrub, and are great for attracting birds. It typically grows to 2.5 m tall and 2 m wide. Fuchsia arborescens is commonly included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, added to a cottage garden, or planted to brighten a dull corner.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Garden uses: Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
fuchsia-la-campanella-

Fuchsia 'La Campanella'

Fuchsia La Campanella is a variety of fuchsia favoured for its exquisite flowers. It becomes smothered in showy, rich-purple flowers with...

From$22.28
fuchsia-brookwood-belle-

Fuchsia 'Brookwood Belle'

Fuchsia Brookwood Belle is a variety of fuchsia favoured for its exquisite flowers. It becomes smothered in showy, double, white flowers with dark...

From$22.28
fuchsia-electric-lights-2

Fuchsia 'Electric Lights'

Fuchsia Electric Lights is a shrub favoured for its masses of pretty flowers. This Fuchsia becomes smothered in pendulous, dark pink and purple...

From$20.93
fuchsia-winston-churchill-

Fuchsia 'Winston Churchill'

Fuchsia Winston Churchill is a variety of fuchsia favoured for its exquisite flowers. It becomes smothered in showy, purple and pink flowers from...

From$22.28
fuchsia-elsie-mitchell-

Fuchsia 'Elsie Mitchell'

Fuchsia Elsie Mitchell is a variety of fuchsia favoured for its exquisite flowers. It becomes smothered in showy, soft-pink-purple, and...

From$19.58
fuchsia-duke-of-wellington-

Fuchsia 'Duke Of Wellington'

Fuchsia Duke of Wellington is a variety of fuchsia favoured for its exquisite flowers. It becomes smothered in showy, double flowers which are dark...

From$22.28
Fuchsia Fuji San plant with red flowers and dark green foliage.

Fuchsia 'Fuji-San'

Fuchsia Fuji-San is a variety of fuchsia favoured for its exquisite flowers. It produces clusters of delicate, red and orange flowers from late...

From$22.28
correa-limelight-

Correa Limelight (Australian Fuchsia)

Correa Limelight is a versatile plant ideal for New Zealand gardens, offering unique foliage and floral interest.

From$24.98
fuchsia-pacquesa-

Fuchsia 'Pacquesa'

Fuchsia Pacquesa is a variety of fuchsia favoured for its exquisite flowers. It becomes smothered in showy, red and white flowers from late spring...

From$22.28
fuchsia-carn-brea-

Fuchsia 'Carn Brea'

Fuchsia Carn Brea is favoured for its exquisite flowers. It becomes smothered in showy, double flowers which are light pink with red sepals from late...

From$22.28
fuchsia-mary-

Fuchsia 'Mary'

Fuchsia Mary is a variety of fuchsia favoured for its exquisite flowers. It becomes smothered in showy, red flowers from late spring until autumn...

From$22.28
crassula-ovata-

Crassula ovata (Money Tree)

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

From$28.28
Stromanthe triostar plant.

Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant)

Stromanthe Triostar is a popular indoor plant owing to its lush and colourful foliage. It features elegant, dark green, pink, and cream-coloured...

From$32.33
sequoiadendron-giganteum-

Sequoiadendron giganteum (Sequoia gigantea Tree)

Sequoiadendron giganteum, commonly known as the Giant Redwood, is a large, evergreen tree and aptly named for its red coloured wood. It features...

From$299.92
cedrela-sinensis-flamingo-7

Cedrela sinensis Flamingo (Toon Tree)

Cedrela sinensis Flamingo is a highly colourful, deciduous tree featuring bright, salmon-pink foliage in spring which ages to cream-yellow, and then...

From$28.28
cassia-corymbosa-john-ball-1

Cassia John Ball (Buttercup Tree)

Cassia John Ball, commonly known as the Buttercup Tree or Cassia Plant, is a large and colourful, deciduous shrub. It becomes enshrined by masses of...

From$24.23
sorbus-scarlet-king-

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics...

tree-and-shrub-fertiliser-

Tree Fertiliser (Tree Fertiliser)

Using tree fertiliser results in plants having better quality foliage, more profuse flowering, stronger stems, and a much healthier and brighter...

From$12.50
schefflera-arboricola-

Schefflera arboricola (Dwarf Umbrella Tree)

The Schefflera arboricola plant, commonly known as the Dwarf Umbrella Tree, is an evergreen shrub commonly grown as a houseplant. The foliage is mid...

From$26.93
native-plant-fertiliser-

Native Plant Fertiliser (Native Fertiliser)

Selecting the correct native plant fertiliser is essential as they often tend to be slow growing and so require a tailored nutrient plan to meet...

From$12.50
A strong and studry planting spade.

Ace1 Planting Spade

The Ace 1 planting spade is a must for any gardener. This spade is designed so it can penetrate the ground easily without jarring the wrists in the...

From$158.00
schinus-molle-3

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...

From$343.89
indoor-plant-fertiliser-

Indoor Plant Fertiliser (Indoor Plant Fertiliser)

All potted plants require indoor plant fertiliser. This is particularly important as many nurseries only put enough fertiliser in the pots to last...

From$12.50
Melia azedarach tree.

Melia azedarach (Bead Tree)

Melia azedarach, commonly known as Bead Tree, White Cedar or Persian Lilac, is a fast-growing deciduous tree admired for its feathery foliage and...

From$343.89
Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiata' trees with yellow foliage in autumn.

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiata' (Tulip Tree)

Liriodendron tulipifera fastigiata, also known as the Upright Tulip Tree, is a stunning deciduous tree admired for its narrow, columnar form. It...

From$432.79
magnolia-liliiflora-nigra-1

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...

From$343.89
magnolia-margaret-helen-

Magnolia Margaret Helen (Magnolia Tree Margaret Helen)

Magnolia Margaret Helen is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, rose-pink flowers through late winter and early spring. These are...

From$343.89
chiranthodendron-pentadactylon-2

Chiranthodendron pentadactylon (Monkeys Hand Tree)

Commonly known as the Monkeys Hand Tree, this is an evergreen tree grown for its flowers and stature. Amidst the lush, green foliage are borne showy...

From$146.79
Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu) tree juvenile foliage.

Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu Tree)

Dacrydium cupressinum, commonly known as Rimu or Red Pine, is an iconic and slow-growing tree. The juvenile form features drooping branches densely...

From$97.13
helichrysum-petiolare--3

Helichrysum petiolare (Licorice Plant)

Helichrysum petiolare, commonly known as the Licorice plant, is a popular, evergreen shrub that is often used as a groundcover. It produces long...

From$24.23
Fuchsia procumbens (Creeping Fuchsia)

Did you find what you are looking for?

You might be interested in exploring related Latin Names - Cassia, Cedrela, Chiranthodendron, Correa, Crassula, Dacrydium, Fuchsia, Helichrysum, Liriodendron, Magnolia, Melia, Schefflera, Schinus, Sequoiadendron Sorbus and Stromanthe, or related Categories - General Garden Fertiliser, Indoor Plant Fertiliser, Native Plant Fertiliser, Spades, Groundcover Plants, Indoor Plants, Deciduous Shrubs, Succulents, Deciduous Trees Evergreen Trees and Magnolia Trees.

Search fuchsia tree plant

What Is a Fuchsia Tree Plant?

The term "fuchsia tree plant" generally refers to larger, woody fuchsias that develop a tree-like form, rather than the trailing or bushy types. In New Zealand, the most iconic example is Fuchsia excorticata (Tree Fuchsia), known in Māori as kōtukutuku. This native tree fuchsia is the world's largest fuchsia species and can grow up to 12 metres tall, with distinctive, peeling bark and clusters of pendant violet-red flowers from late winter to early summer.

Other tree fuchsia options include Fuchsia arborescens (Tree Fuchsia). Native to Central America, this elegant species produces lush, arching foliage and impressive cone-shaped clusters of pink and purple blooms. Both varieties bring architectural interest and floral abundance to gardens, thriving in sheltered positions with moist, well-drained soil.

Planting and Growing Tips

To get the best from your fuchsia tree plant, choose a semi-shaded spot protected from strong winds and harsh afternoon sun. These plants love humus-rich, well-draining soil and will appreciate regular mulching to retain moisture and boost fertility. When planting Fuchsia excorticata (Tree Fuchsia), keep roots cool and moist, and allow plenty of space for mature growth. Pruning after flowering helps maintain a tidy shape and encourages prolific blooms the following season.

Water your fuchsia tree plant regularly during dry periods, particularly as it establishes, but avoid waterlogged conditions.

Best Fuchsia Varieties for New Zealand Gardens

While the classic fuchsia tree plant is a standout, New Zealand nurseries also offer a wonderful range of fuchsias for all garden styles. For smaller spaces, consider ground-covering options like Fuchsia procumbens (Creeping Fuchsia), with its unusual yellow and red blooms, or flowering shrubs such as Fuchsia 'La Campanella' and the hardy Fuchsia 'Brookwood Belle'. These varieties look fantastic paired with tree fuchsias to create a diverse, colour-packed fuchsia display.

Why Plant a Fuchsia Tree Plant?

Incorporating a fuchsia tree plant into your garden supports native pollinators, offers year-round interest, and elevates your landscape with its dramatic growth habit. Ideal for woodland gardens, wetland edges, or as statement specimens, fuchsia tree plants are low-maintenance and incredibly rewarding for gardeners seeking beauty and ecological benefits. Explore our extensive range of fuchsias today to discover the perfect fuchsia tree plant for your New Zealand garden.


Contact us

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.

Garden icons like Ficus benjamina variegata and Lomandra White Sands lead the way, but there’s magic in discovering Coprosma Green Rocks (Mirror Bush), Hydrangea Madame Plumecoq, and Prunus Shirotae.
–The Plant Company

Explore Garden Inspiration

Sign up to receive a free $10 Voucher You won’t be bombarded with emails, just titbits of quality information from time to time Sign up
Free shipping on orders over $150!

Join our community of happy customers.

4.9

429 Google reviews