the specimen tree company

Why Choose the Specimen Tree Company?

Selecting the right specimen tree company means gaining access to a curated range of standout species, grown for form, impact, and adaptability to New Zealand conditions. Our collection includes native icons, flowering classics, and rare gems, each chosen for their individual landscaping value. Our team offers tailored advice on species selection, planting, and aftercare to ensure your specimen thrives for decades. Whether it’s bold structure, seasonal colour, or native ecology you seek, we make growing impressive trees simple, enjoyable, and successful.

Our Signature Specimen Trees

Explore the possibilities with some of our most sought-after specimen trees. Consider the majestic Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu Tree), a New Zealand native renowned for its graceful, weeping foliage and towering presence—perfect for creating a natural statement in large gardens or landscapes. For a classic, elegant look, Magnolia denudata offers pure white, goblet-shaped flowers on bare branches in late winter and early spring, bringing timeless beauty and structure to garden designs.

If you’re after distinctive foliage and an upright habit, Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiata' (Tulip Tree) delivers with its tall, columnar form and tulip-shaped leaves—an excellent choice for avenues, driveways, or formal landscapes. Or, consider the sculptural Sophora longicarinata (Limestone Kowhai), a rare native kowhai with delicate fern-like leaves and vibrant golden flowers loved by native birds.

Elevate Your Landscape with Every Planting

Choosing the right specimen tree does more than add visual drama; it enhances biodiversity, improves shade, and increases the value and enjoyment of your property. The specimen tree company philosophy is all about knowledgeable planting: the right tree, in the right place, with the right care. Our range also includes local natives such as Beilschmiedia tawa (Tawa Tree), ideal for bringing a lush, forest feel to sheltered gardens and woodland edges.

Expert Guidance, Outstanding Quality

Investing in a specimen tree is an investment in the future beauty and sustainability of your green space. The specimen tree company prides itself on supplying healthy, robust trees and providing advice every step of the way—from initial selection to establishment and care. Whether you’re after an evergreen anchor, a spring-flowering showstopper, or a unique New Zealand native, explore our range and experience the difference an expert nursery can bring.

Let your next landscape project shine with the help of the specimen tree company. Our knowledgeable team and exceptional trees ensure your garden’s stand-out moments start here.