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Leafland Trees for the Home Gardener

Supplying Trees for Home Gardens Across NZ

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Welcome to Leafland - New Zealand’s Tree Experts

Whether you’re planting your very first garden or adding a special small garden tree to your NZ backyard, Leafland is here to help you find quality trees that fit your space, style, and will flourish in your unique conditions and continue to thrive.

With over 700 varieties including larger specimen trees grown right here on our 30-acre nursery. The unique growing conditions in Palmerston North also mean our trees are grown to be resilient and hardy, we offer New Zealand’s largest and most diverse selection of specimen trees—perfect for creating the garden you’ve always dreamed of.

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Our Bestselling Trees for Your Home

Looking for proven performers? These are the house trees our residential customers love most. From stunning ornamental features to practical screening and shade, these popular varieties are chosen time and again, delivering results you can count on.

How Does It Work?

1

Browse and Select

Explore our live online inventory to see what’s in stock, or use our Tree Finder tool to narrow down the best trees for your garden. Alternatively, visit our nursery during opening hours (check our website for opening hours) or contact our team for expert advice on selecting the right trees.

2

Place Your Order

Once you’ve decided on your tree/trees, place your order online, over the phone, or in person.

We recommend ordering at least 10 days in advance to ensure availability and coordinate delivery or collection logistics.

3

We Deliver Your Tree

We ship to most locations in NZ 1-2 times a week using our own plant-specialised truck carriers with tracking available so you can be home to receive the trees. You’ll receive a notification when your order is near delivery.

We also offer pick-up options from our Palmerston North nursery.

4

Get Planting!

It’s time to get your trees in the ground and watch them thrive!

Have questions about planting conditions, soil preparation, or ongoing care? Our team is happy to provide advice tailored to your specific site and house tree selection.

Need information on the right tree?

Use our handy online Tree Finder to instantly match trees to your property, preferences, and growing conditions.

Best Trees for Home Gardens

Flowering

Bright, colourful blooms that bring vibrant life, fresh colour, and eye-catching appeal to your space.

Evergreen

Lush, lasting backdrop of NZ evergreen trees that keep your garden full and vibrant year-round.

Autumn

Bright leaves, strong shape—trees that show off in autumn and hold their form.

Screening

Dense foliage and height that create privacy and shelter.

Citrus

Fruit you can pick straight from the tree—fresh, juicy, and full of flavour.

Avenue

Tall, structured driveway trees in NZ that shape streets and provide shade.

Compact

Dense, well-shaped trees perfect for smaller spaces and tight spots.

“We visited their nursery. The staff were friendly, very helpful, knowledgeable and gave great advice about planting the trees. We were so that we’ve just bought even more trees. The delivery driver was very helpful on the day.”
Frank (Home Owner)
“Fantastic helpful friendly staff. Great selection of different sized trees which look very healthy. Seamless delivery. Highly recommend.”
Vicki (Home Owner)
“We received wonderful service, expert advice and treated to a tour in an awesome vehicle! Thank you.”
Beth (Home Owner)
“Great trees and service. Edward was very helpful in suggesting trees for home and follow up when I needed help post-planting. Highly recommend.”
Kerry (Home Owner)
“Fast response to my query, very helpful and fast delivery of the trees I ordered. Trees were also very healthy! Would use again 10/10.”
Tasmin (Home Owner)

Why Home Gardeners Trust Leafland

Range like No Other

700 varieties to choose from. Whether it’s for privacy, shade, fruit, or wow factor, we’ve got it all — natives, edibles, ornamentals, fast growers, and large grade feature trees.

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Hardy, Resilient Trees

All trees are raised in our Palmerston North nursery, in a tough climate — making them resilient, hardy and healthy, so they’ll perform beautifully wherever you live.

Delivered Direct to You – With Care

Our own delivery team ensures safe, on-time delivery to your door. No freight damage. No surprises. Just great trees in great condition.

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Need Help Choosing?

We’re experienced growers — not just a store. If you’re not sure what you need, our Tree Finder is the best place to start. Or contact our friendly team for tailored advice.

Not sure how to plant a tree?

See our blog for easy tree planting tips, advice, and best practices to help your new tree thrive.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which tree is right for my garden?

Use our Tree Selector. It recommends the best options based on your space, sunlight, and goals (shade, screening, fruit, or feature).

Can I get advice before I order?

Yes, but you may not need to! Our product pages include expert planting and care tips, and our Tree Selector takes the guesswork out of choosing.

Do you deliver nationwide?

Yes, we deliver across most of New Zealand, with about 5 of our own trucks on the road every week. Each tree is shipped in a root bag or plant container that you would remove for planting.

Can I pick up my order instead of having it delivered?

Yes, pickup is available from our nursery in Palmerston North by arrangement. Just select “Pickup” during checkout.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery typically takes 3–7 working days, depending on the location. We ship to most locations in New Zealand 1–2 times a week using our own plant-specialised truck carriers with tracking available so you can be home to receive the trees. You’ll also receive a notification when your order is near delivery (i.e. 30 minutes to 1 hour out).

What if my trees for home arrive damaged or unhealthy?

That’s rare, but if it happens, contact us within 48 hours. We’ll replace or refund your order immediately. See our Terms of Trade for more information regarding guarantees.

Do you provide planting advice?

Yes, you can view our Tree Planting Guide online. Planting between late autumn and early winter is ideal due to soil moisture levels. If you must plant in summer, ensure daily watering and extra care.

What payment methods do you accept?

As a primarily wholesale nursery, we accept online bank transfers via invoice only. If you are visiting our nursery, cash is also accepted onsite. No credit or debit card payments are accepted.