Plant Centre
Canterbury’s largest range of trees & shrubs. Our plant centre is open 7 days just south of Christchurch.
Visit our inspiring plant retail space.
With everything from seedlings to large specimen trees, our well-stocked store is sure to have something for every project. Offering Canterbury’s largest selection of plants including natives, hedging, perennials, timber, fruit, shelter, specimen trees and plenty in between. If you’re looking for inspiration, look no further. We have over a hectare of arboretum and display gardens full of ideas, and different themes. The arboretum is picnic and dog friendly, with a playground in store to keep the kids entertained. Bring in your landscape plans, photos, plant samples, questions and ideas. Our knowledgeable team are happy to tackle any planting project. We’re open to the public 7 days a week.Great Advice
Get expert plant advice from our knowledgeable team.
In-Store Specials
Great red tag specials on trees and shrubs. In store only.
Plant Sourcing
Struggling to find your perfect plant? We can help.
Delivery NZ wide
Freight nationwide. Courtesy trailers for locals.
We look forward to seeing you.
FEATURE PLANTS
What's looking good this month...
- Summer soft fruits are here. Everything from berries and olives to feijoas and citrus. Ask the team for information on how to plant and advice on timing your crops to ensure you have fruit all year round.
- 45L Specimen Trees. Our range of 45L root pouch trees are looking great in the plant centre. From Laurels to Liquidambars and everything in between.
- Our latest shipment of Elho Pots has arrived in store. These Dutch-designed pots have clean lines and are made with over 70% recycled plastic. Check out our display today.
- We’ve got an awesome range of summer interest shrubs, including Lavender, Perennials, hardy succulents + plenty more.
- A fully stocked fern house. It’s looking particularly lush in the fern house currently. We’ve got plenty of cold and damp hardy ferns for your spring plantings.
On-Site Visits
We’ll come to you. The perfect planning tool for your planting project.
TOOLS & PLANTING PRODUCTS
Premium Planting Accessories
From saws, secateurs, pots and plant guards, we have everything you need to keep your garden looking its best.
- We swear by our range of premium gardening tools. Top-quality Japanese saws, secateurs and hand tools. Italian and German pruners, and good old Kiwi-made planting spades. These tools are built to last.
- Our range of plant guards and protectors will help keep the rabbits, hares and weeds away, keeping those plants flourishing over their first few years. Our range is ever-expanding with more and more environmentally friendly, plastic free options.
- All the essential plant nutrition, pest and disease controls and soil conditioners are at hand, with expert advice on the best products for you.
Our Plant Centre Team
Our experienced retail team will give you first-hand advice on your selection of trees, shrubs and grasses. Get top-notch information on plants to suit your area, soil and site conditions, with all the advice to keeping them looking their best.

Chris Smith
Plant Centre Manager
A lifelong plantsman with over 20 years experience in the garden industry. Loves giving great advice in Natives, Ornamental shrubs, Trees and Perennials.

Robyne Hyndman
Plant Centre Sales
For all things spatial, sculptural and green, Robyne just loves to provide enthusiasm and inspiration for your outdoor areas.

Alex Dowie
Inventory Coordinator
A Lincoln Horticulture graduate interested in the regeneration and conservation of native landscapes.

Hailey Lam
Landscape Architect
Specialising in residential and lifestyle block designs, she is the go-to person for landscape and planting plans. Enjoys working with unique plant palette, bringing a twist to every design.

Rachel Brewer
Plant Centre Sales
With over 10 years in plant retail, along with a long-term love of all things gardening has given her a great broad knowledge in all things native, perennials & exotics

Laura Smith
Plant Centre Sales
Laura has been working part-time as a member of our busy Retail team, her bubbly personality certainly shines through when she’s dealing with our customers.