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live potted mini christmas trees

If you’re searching for live potted mini Christmas trees in New Zealand, you’ve found the perfect place to bring festive cheer to your home, office, or special event. Mini Christmas trees offer the joy of a real, living tree in a compact size that’s easy to care for and ideal for smaller spaces. Whether you’re looking for a unique gift, a table centrepiece, or want to add a touch of greenery to your holiday décor, our live potted mini Christmas trees are a sustainable and beautiful choice. Their vibrant foliage and charming stature make them a delightful addition to any room, and after the holiday season, you can continue to enjoy your tree year-round or plant it outdoors for many Christmases to come.

Metrosideros excelsa (Pohutukawa) specimen tree with masses of red flowers in a coastal location.

Metrosideros excelsa (Pōhutukawa)

Metrosideros excelsa, commonly known as Pōhutukawa or the New Zealand Christmas Tree, is a coastal evergreen renowned for its brilliant red flowers that bloom in early summer. Growing up to 20 metres tall, it features gnarled branches and leathery, silver-green leaves. Pōhutukawa is salt-tolerant, wind-hardy, and ideal for coastal planting, erosion control, and iconic feature trees. Its vibrant blooms and resilience make it a treasured symbol of summer and a standout in NZ landscapes.

Buy Metrosideros excelsa (Pōhutukawa)

From $26.93

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Trees

Height: 10.00 m

Spread: 10.00 m

Flowering time: Summer

Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind

Garden uses: Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen

Garden styles: Backyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Native

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 green, glossy, and comprises of multiple, large leaflets in a fan arrangement. Outdoors it will grow to about 1 m tall and the same wide, though it can be trimmed as necessary. Indoors, the Dwarf Umbrella Tree can be contained to any desired size. Schefflera arboricola is commonly grown as a potted plant, added to tropical gardens, included in a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, or used for bonsai. NB: Schefflera arboricola also has the synonymous name: Heptapleurum arboricola.

Buy Schefflera arboricola (Dwarf Umbrella Tree)

From $26.93

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Indoor Plants

Height: 1.00 m

Spread: 1.00 m

Flowering time: Spring

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen

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

Why Choose Live Potted Mini Christmas Trees?

Live potted mini Christmas trees are more than just festive decorations—they’re living plants that add lasting value to your home. Unlike artificial trees, these little beauties improve air quality and bring a refreshing burst of nature indoors. Their smaller size makes them easy to move, and they fit perfectly on tabletops, desks, or mantels. Suitable for apartments, offices, or houses, they require minimal care and can thrive indoors during the holidays, then outdoors afterward. Plus, choosing a live tree is an eco-friendly alternative that supports sustainable gardening.

Maintenance Tips for Mini Christmas Trees

Caring for live potted mini Christmas trees is straightforward. Be sure to place your tree in a bright location, away from direct heat sources. Water it regularly—keeping the soil lightly moist but not waterlogged. After the festive season, you can continue growing your mini tree indoors or transplant it outside, depending on the species. If you’re interested in other easy-care indoor plants, consider the Nephrolepis Mini (Mini Boston Fern) or the Schefflera arboricola (Dwarf Umbrella Tree) for year-round greenery.

Creative Uses for Mini Christmas Trees

The versatility of live potted mini Christmas trees makes them a popular choice for creative holiday displays. Decorate them with miniature ornaments, fairy lights, or festive ribbons for a personalised touch. They make thoughtful, eco-conscious gifts that continue to grow as a living memory of the season. Once the holidays are over, you can repurpose your mini tree as an outdoor planting, contributing to your garden’s diversity. For those considering more colourful winter plants, the Pieris Christmas Cheer (Pieris japonica Christmas Cheer) brings stunning blooms to your garden, while the Metrosideros excelsa (Pōhutukawa) is a classic Kiwi choice for summer colour.

Complement Your Festive Display

Pair your live potted mini Christmas trees with lush foliage or unique succulents like the Crassula ovata (Money Tree) to create a vibrant seasonal arrangement. Mixing textures and shapes adds depth and interest to your décor, making your festive setting truly stand out.

Bring Holiday Cheer with Living Mini Trees

Our nursery offers a range of live potted mini Christmas trees, perfect for celebrating sustainably and stylishly. Embrace the festive spirit with real greenery and let your holiday décor thrive—this year and every year after. Whether for your own home or as a beautiful gift, a live potted mini Christmas tree is a delightful choice that keeps on giving.

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.