kauri tree for sale

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Bring a piece of living history into your garden with Agathis australis, the iconic New Zealand Kauri tree. Revered for its truly ancient lineage, beautiful stature, and impressive resilience, the Kauri tree offers both beauty and a strong connection to Aotearoa’s natural heritage. If you’re looking for a genuine kauri tree for sale, you’re in the right place to add this spectacular conifer to your landscape.

Agathis australis (New Zealand Kauri)

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New Zealand Kauri, Kauri Pine, Southern Kauri

Agathis australis, commonly known as the Kauri tree, is a revered New Zealand native conifer renowned for its immense size and longevity. Reaching heights of up to 50 metres with a trunk girth exceeding 16 metres, Kauri trees can live for over 2,000 years, making them one of the world's largest and longest-living tree species. Young Kauri trees exhibit a narrow, upright growth habit, with lime-green leaves that mature to a bronze hue. As they age, the crown broadens, creating a stately presence in the landscape. Kauri trees thrive in full sun to partial shade and prefer well-drained, fertile soils. While they can tolerate heavy soils and moderate frost once established, young trees require protection from frost and wind during their initial growth phase. Due to their impressive stature and cultural significance, Kauri trees are ideal as specimen trees in large gardens, parks, and native revegetation projects.

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A large Agathis australis (Kauri tree) in a native reserve.

Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:
Trees
Height:
50.00 m
Spread:
20.00 m
Garden uses:
Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:
Native

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Why Plant a Kauri Tree (Agathis australis)?

The Kauri tree towers as one of New Zealand’s great native trees, famous for its massive trunk, spreading crown, and striking smooth bark that gradually flakes and weathers over the decades. From coastal northland forests to urban parks, this evergreen conifer develops a stately presence and can live for more than a thousand years given the right location.

Kauri trees love full sun and deep, free-draining, acidic soils. Perfect for shelterbelts, specimen planting, and restoration projects, they’ll bring significant wildlife value and offer dramatic appeal. Their slow and steady growth habit makes them suitable for patient gardeners who want to nurture something lasting for generations.

Sourcing Kauri Trees for Sale

Choosing the right kauri tree for sale is vital for healthy establishment and vigorous growth. Our nursery provides robust, ready-to-plant Agathis australis grown from locally sourced seed, ideal for New Zealand gardens and landscapes. Selecting a strong specimen helps ensure your kauri thrives for decades—if not centuries. We are committed to sustainable propagation and offer expert advice for every step, from planting through to long-term care.

If you’re interested in rare or unique trees for your collection, explore our full range of related species, including Agathis robusta (Queensland Kauri), Agathis corbassonii (Red Kauri), and Agathis macrophylla (Pacific Kauri), each with its own unique growth form and character.

How to Grow and Care for a Kauri Tree

After securing your kauri tree for sale, choose a site with ample space, as Kauri trees will ultimately become a garden centrepiece. Dig a hole larger than the root ball and enrich with organic matter. Kauri trees are sensitive to root disturbance, so gentle handling is key.

Water during dry periods, especially throughout the first few years, and use organic mulch to lock in soil moisture. Avoid planting too close to driveways or buildings—their deep roots benefit from open spaces. With patience, your kauri will develop into an outstanding specimen, just as they do in Northland’s ancient forests.

Complement Your Garden Collection

While the Kauri tree is a breathtaking native, you might also enjoy pairing it with other statement evergreens and flowering trees from our nursery collection. Consider the fiery autumn foliage of Cornus kousa 'Bonfire', the delicate blooms of Cornus florida 'Rainbow', or the striking red flowers of Metrosideros 'Maori Princess'. For shade and grandeur, Ulmus glabra Lutescens (Scotch Elm Tree) and Brachychiton populneus are also excellent companions.

Order Your Kauri Tree Today

Whether you’re restoring a native landscape, planting a legacy tree, or simply drawn to the majesty of New Zealand’s Kauri, our nursery has the perfect kauri tree for sale. Order today and invest in a living treasure for future generations. For any questions or planting advice, our team is always happy to help.

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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.