Trade

CHRISTCHURCH BASED

Wholesale Plant Specialists

With our redeveloped nursery site fully operational just south of Christchurch, we can help trade customers with planting projects across New Zealand.

As one of the South Island’s largest nurseries, we specialise in:

Seedlings to Specimens – We grow a wide range of plants in a number of grades, suitable for most planting projects & specifications. 

Contract Growing – We are able to confidently offer large-scale contract-growing opportunities for large plantings, including native revegetation, civil projects and commercial developments. 

Plant Sourcing – With a nationwide network of wholesale suppliers, we’re able to source plants New Zealand-wide. If we don’t grow it ourselves, we’ll do our best to find it for you.

Expert Advice – Not sure whether a plant is right for the site? Take advantage of our expertise and take away any uncertainty.

 

Trade Account Application

We’re happy to offer wholesale prices for approved applicants. 

Trade accounts are typically reserved for nurseries, landscapers, councils, contractors, developers and landscape architects looking for an ongoing supply relationship. We’ll also consider trade pricing on a case-by-case basis for larger one-off projects above $15K   

If you are not already an approved trade customer, you can download our credit application form using the button below.  You can email or post this form back to us.

Once you’re one of our approved trade customers, you can log in and order online at trade pricing, and you’ll be subscribed to our monthly trade list database. You’ll also have access to our plant sourcing service through the sales team. 

Trade Account Application

We’re happy to offer wholesale prices for approved applicants. 

Trade accounts are typically reserved for nurseries, landscapers, councils, contractors, developers and landscape architects looking for an ongoing supply relationship. We’ll also consider trade pricing on a case-by-case basis for larger one-off projects above $15K   

If you are not already an approved trade customer, you can download our credit application form using the button below.  You can email or post this form back to us.

Once you’re one of our approved trade customers, you can log in and order online at trade pricing, and you’ll be subscribed to our monthly trade list database. You’ll also have access to our plant sourcing service through the sales team. 

WORKING WITH YOU

We'll Get You Growing.

Southern Woods has been supplying plants to trade customers for over a generation. We’re committed to making the plant supply process as seamless as possible for you. For many customers, the process begins well before the planting date, here are a few things to think about for your next project: 
  • Lead-In Times. Particularly for contract grown crops, lead-in-times are an important consideration. For specific eco-sourced crops, this can be up to 24 months. 
  • Site preparation. Thorough site preparation is key to a successful planting. Think about weed control, nutrition, drainage, irrigation.
  • Planting season. For harsh sites in particular, planting in the right season may significantly improve your chances of success.
  • Collection or Delivery. Can you plant everything in one delivery? We often encourage trade customers to stage plantings to avoid plants sitting on site.
  • Post Planting Maintenance. Just as important as getting the plant in the ground, maintenance for the first 24 months post planting is often crucial to high survivability rates.
Southern Woods has experience delivering plants to projects of immense scale and complexity, our knowledgeable sales team can help with advice for all of the above. Don’t just take our word for it though, click the button below for a look at our past projects. 
FREIGHT NATIONWIDE

Delivery

As well as 7-day collection of your orders, we can arrange delivery of your plants to almost any planting site. Southern Woods can help with freight and delivery options throughout New Zealand.  

  • Palletised LCL freight with Mainfreight, TIL & Toll
  • Daily courier consignments across New Zealand  
  • Specialist plant carriers for larger specimen trees
  • Southern Woods delivery across Christchurch & Selwyn 

We’ll happily accommodate freight-forward collections from our Christchurch nursery site as well. 

TOOLS & PLANTING PRODUCTS

Premium Planting Accessories

We have a great range of planting accessories for your planting project. 

Our range of plant guards and protectors will help keep the hares, sprays 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. 

We also have a range of premium landscaping tools, built to last for commercial use.  

  • Japanese saws, secateurs and hand tools.
  • Italian and German pruning tools
  • Premium New Zealand made planting spades.

We stock essential plant nutrition, pest & disease controls and soil conditioners. Plus, expert advice on the best products for your job.

Our Trade Team

Our experienced trade team will give you first-hand advice on your project. With access to millions of plants and a nationwide network of wholesalers, we can help with your plant sourcing and delivery requirements across New Zealand.

1002 Robinsons Road, Christchurch