Exotics & Ornamentals

Released for the International Year of the Volunteer, Camellia Volunteer is a compact evergreen beauty that puts on a dazzling autumn and winter show. Its lush japonica blooms are packed with petals, opening in vibrant pink before deepening to rich rosy-red tones, highlighted by softly lighter edges. Neat and versatile, Volunteer is perfect for pots, patios or creating a colourful mid-sized hedge with plenty of seasonal flair.

Soil: Prefers to be grown in humus-rich, well-draining soil.
Conditions: Morning sun to part shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2m x width 1-2m

Pittosporum tenuifolium Golf Ball is a compact, ornamental evergreen shrub prized for its tidy, naturally rounded form and attractive foliage. The small, glossy leaves emerge a fresh mint-green and create a dense, lush canopy that maintains a neat ball shape with minimal maintenance. Because of its naturally compact habit, it rarely requires heavy pruning to keep its structure and size. This versatile shrub is well suited to borders, low hedging, mass planting, and containers, where its uniform shape adds year-round structure and colour to the garden.

Soil: Well-drained soils.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.50m x width 0.50m

Salix integra Hakuro Nishiki, commonly known as Variegated Willow or Dappled Willow, is a colourful ornamental shrub that brings year-round interest to gardens and containers. In winter it displays striking red stems, while the fresh spring growth emerges in soft shades of pink, white and green. As the season progresses, the foliage matures into elegant cream and green variegation, creating a light, dappled effect in the landscape. Compact and naturally dense, this attractive willow responds well to pruning and can be shaped into hedges, standards or feature shrubs, allowing it to be maintained at almost any desired height. Ideal for garden beds, borders or large pots, it adds vibrant colour and texture throughout the seasons.

Soil: Tolerant of most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun, part shade or full shade. Frost, drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 3m x width 3m

Mount Fuji Flowering Cherry is a graceful ornamental tree admired for its elegant form and abundant spring blossoms. In early to mid-spring, it produces glorious clusters of white, fragrant, semi-double flowers that create a stunning seasonal display. The tree naturally develops a beautiful vase-shaped form, with dark green serrated leaves throughout the warmer months. As autumn approaches, the foliage transforms into a striking blend of copper, orange and red, adding vibrant colour to the landscape. Its smooth, reddish-brown bark also provides attractive winter interest when the tree is bare. Mount Fuji is ideal as a feature or shade tree in gardens and parks and works well in avenues or larger landscape settings. The elegant branching structure also makes it suitable for bonsai and decorative vase arrangements.

Soil: Well-drained and well-worked soil.
Conditions: Full sun or part shade. Drought, frost and coastal hardy.
Size: Height 4m x width 6m