Our plants are grown without synthetic fertilisers. We make our own potting mix from a bark base and add various natural fertilisers and soil conditioners.

We are convinced that plants grown in this way are stronger and hardier than those grown under chemical regimes. They are typically well developed in the root system, have a strong stem and a shorter internode length. This means a higher survival rate when planted. All our plants are propagated and grown in our nursery. We grow from seed mainly, or from cuttings where necessary.

Gulf Trees has been in business on Waiheke since 1990. We have built up a lot of knowledge about what native plants do well in the Gulf conditions, and can confidently recommend plants for hard, dry coastal sites through to wetlands and forest environments.

We are trying to minimise waste from our nursery operation. Obviously we sell many thousands of plastic bags each year, each one with a plant in it. We strongly encourage you to save these bags when you plant. there is generally no need to cut or rip them. It is easy to get the plant out and save the bag. Put them in a sack and get them back to us and we will re-use them, many times. Please be vigilant that you aren’t transporting such pests as Argentine ants when you return the bags. Thankyou!

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