1. "Brown Tree Fern" - Dicksonia squarrosa "wheki"
An attractive medium sized tree fern with a slender brown trunk. Fronds are smaller and more compact making it ideal as a container or garden plant where space is limited. Fast growth rates of up to 10cm (5in) a year. Grows to 3m (10ft) tall. Some protection should be considered over the winter months in climates with temperatures below 4-5 Celsius e.g. shadecloth cover or straw packed in the crown.

2. "Golden Tree Fern" - Cyathea smithii (Katote)
A beautiful tree fern with quite a thick hairy trunk producing large soft yellow fronds. Grows to 3 meters (10ft) tall. Can tolerate colder conditions but needs protection from the wind. Will thrive in a cool moist position. If grown outdoors in cold climates, some protection should be considered until plant is established.

3. Dicksonia fibrosa "wheki ponga"
The pleasing symmetrical appearance and hardiness of this tree fern make it a favorite. It is a slow grower but forms a very large trunk up to 60 cm in diameter. Grows to 2-3 meters tall in a garden situation. Likes cool moist conditions and can withstand temperatures below -6 Celsius.

4. "Black Tree Fern" - Cyathea medullaris (Mamaku)
The tallest and fastest growing New Zealand tree fern, also known as the "King" of the tree ferns. It can grow to 20 meters (66 ft) tall. It has a black trunk with very large fronds 2-6 meters (7-20 ft) long. A dramatic specimen plant that does not tolerate colder temperatures as well as some of the other varieties. It is easily grown in a warmer climate or in a greenhouse/conservatory situation.

We are also able to supply a good selection of ground ferns.