Exotics & Ornamentals

Thuja Blue Cone is a compact, upright conifer valued for its dense, soft blue-green foliage and neat, oval to conical habit. As the plant matures, it produces distinctive glaucous-blue cones that stand out beautifully against the bright green, vertically arranged sprays of foliage. This hardy, slow-growing variety maintains good colour year-round, with only mild bronzing in winter. Its tidy form and moderate growth rate make it an excellent choice for mixed borders, low screening, rock gardens, containers, or anywhere a touch of texture and formality is desired.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant
Size: Height 1m x width 0.70m

A breathtaking cultivar of the Kashmir Cypress, Cupressus Silver Shadow is prized for its graceful, weeping habit and soft, feathery foliage. The foliage is beautifully textured, composed of slender, flattened sprays that drape from the branches in a gentle cascade. A soft grey-blue colour defines the mature foliage, while the new growth in early spring emerges with striking white variegation—so luminous it can turn the whole plant silvery-white when young. Cupressus cashmeriana is commonly grown as a specimen in parks and large gardens but is also well suited to being used for screening and shelter on lifestyle blocks.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: It grows best in a warm, sheltered position with consistent moisture, yet is hardy and adaptable enough to thrive in a range of garden conditions. Moderately frost tolerant.
Size: Height 15m x width 6m

Camellia japonica Opal Hearne is an exquisite evergreen shrub admired for its large, rose-pink, formal double blooms that appear from late winter through early spring. Each perfectly formed flower contrasts beautifully against the plant’s deep green, glossy foliage, creating a display of refined elegance. Opal Hearne is perfectly suited to woodland gardens, shaded borders, or as a striking specimen feature. Its graceful structure and enduring beauty ensure year-round interest, bringing a touch of sophistication to any garden setting. Prune after flowering.

Soil: Rich, well-drained soil.
Conditions: Thrives in morning sunlight and partially shaded areas. Moderate frost tolerant.
Size: Height 2-3m x width 1-2m

A distinguished evergreen native to the Mediterranean region, Pinus pinea, or Stone Pine, is instantly recognisable by its broad, umbrella-shaped crown and attractively fissured reddish-grey bark. The tree begins life with a rounded, compact habit and gradually matures into a graceful, flat-topped form. Growth is relatively fast in the early years, slowing with age as the tree develops its characteristic dome of dense foliage. The Stone Pine forms an impressive specimen or feature tree. When lower branches are pruned, it becomes an elegant shade or avenue tree of striking form and presence. Its resilience, distinctive silhouette and historical association with the Mediterranean landscape make Pinus pinea a refined and enduring choice for formal gardens, parks and streetscapes.

Soil: Well-drained soils of any pH.
Conditions: Full sun. Suited to warm, dry climates and tolerates heat, drought and coastal exposure once established. Moderately frost tolerant.
Size: Height 10-20m x width 10-15m