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A Standard is defined as: a tree or shrub that is trained to have one central leader or stem and a rounded head of branches. Standards are trained as young plants; the central stem is braced against a stake, forcing it to grow straight and tall. Lower branches and shoots are removed and the remaining upper branches are sheared frequently, to shape and to encourage fullness.

There are many plants that lend themselves to being Topiary specimens. Essentially, it is more desirable that the plant is evergreen, that the leaves are fairly small and interesting, that it produces a seasonal flower and, most important, that it responds well to constant pruning.

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aka Box Std

This form of Buxus has attractive green leaves with lighter green new growth, suitable for classic small hedges and topiary work. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Presented here as a standard. Evergreen.

 

Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Standard

Buxus Green Gem Std 70cm

Current Stock Height: STD-70/HGT-90 cm  ? 

Container: 10l  ? 

$109.99

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Picture of Buxus Sempervirens 1 Ball Std
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aka Box

The ubiquitous English Box is a versatile and rewarding plant that is easy to grow. The small, stiff, green leaves are perfect for trimming and shaping and always look good at any time of year. This 1 ball topiary specimen can be grown in a container or a special place in the garden. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: White
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 60cm

Buxus Sempervirens 1 Ball Std 50 cm

Current Stock Height: STD-50/HGT-65 cm  ? 

Container: 8l  ? 

$109.99

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Picture of Buxus Sempervirens 2 Ball Std
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aka English Box

The ubiquitous English Box is a versatile and rewarding plant that is easy to grow. The small, stiff, green leaves are perfect for trimming and shaping and always look good at any time of year. This 2 ball topiary specimen can be grown in a container or a special place in the garden. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: White
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): Standard

Buxus Sempervirens 2 Ball Std

Current Stock Height: Std-60/HGT 75  ? 

Container: pb8  ? 

$119.99

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Picture of Chaenomeles Orange Storm 90cm Std
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aka Japonica or Flowering Quince

A tough and hardy deciduous shrub with an arching network of bare branches that usually have thorns. In winter these are covered with clusters of tight buds that open out to single orange flowers. Nice complementary fresh green foliage. Very showy, good for floral art. Easy to grow.

 

Flower Colour: Orange
Habit: Standard
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Standard

Chaenomeles Orange Storm 90cm Std

Current Stock Height: STD-80/HGT-130 cm  ? 

Container: 8.5l  ? 

$139.99

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Picture of Chaenomeles Pink Storm 90cm Std
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aka Japonica or Flowering Quince

A tough and hardy deciduous shrub with an arching network of bare branches that usually have thorns. In winter these are covered with clusters of tight buds that open out to double pink flowers. Nice complementary fresh green foliage. Very showy, good for floral art. Easy to grow.

 

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Standard
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Standard

Chaenomeles Pink Storm 90cm Std

Current Stock Height: STD-80/HGT-130 cm  ? 

Container: 8.5l  ? 

$139.99

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Picture of Chaenomeles Scarlet Storm 90cm Std
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aka Japonica or Flowering Quince

A tough and hardy deciduous shrub with an arching network of bare branches that usually have thorns. In winter these are covered with clusters of tight buds that open out to double, scarlet red flowers. Nice complementary fresh green foliage. Very showy, good for floral art. Easy to grow.

 

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Standard
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Standard

Chaenomeles Scarlet Storm 90cm Std

Current Stock Height: STD-80/HGT-130 cm  ? 

Container: 8.5l  ? 

$139.99

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aka Korokio Std

Standard. Chocolate without the calories! The soft melted chocolate colour of the leaves combines well with other foliage and looks fantastic as a formal hedge with a difference. Easy to grow and clips extremely well. Yellow flowers in spring followed by berries that birds love. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Standard
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown

Corokia Frosted Chocolate Std 70cm

Current Stock Height: STD-70/HGT-90 cm  ? 

Container: 6l  ? 

$109.99

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Picture of Corokia Geentys Green Std 70cm
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aka Korokio

A tough, hardy shrub discovered by the late Mike Geenty in the Waikato. A top plant for hedging or topiary. Attractive olive-green leaves, small yellow flowers in spring followed by red berries that birds love. Tolerates regular trimming. Presented here as a topiary standard. Evergreen.

Corokia are tolerant of coastal conditions and thrive in just about any soil though their preference is for an open sunny site. Very quick to establish. Can be grown in a container.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Standard
Leaves: Evergreen, Green

Corokia Geentys Green Std 70 cm

Current Stock Height: STD-70/HGT-90 cm  ? 

Container: 6l  ? 

$109.99

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aka Barberry Cotoneaster

A fast growing shrub with lush dark green foliage of small glossy green leaves always look tidy. Tiny white flowers in spring followed by bright red fruits. Stunning in the garden or a large container. Hardy, semi-evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: White
Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 200cm

Cotoneaster Royal Beauty

Current Stock Height: 10/25 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$29.99

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Picture of Grevillea Lady O Std
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aka Grevillea

New standard form of this evergreen shrub with bright red flowers and glossy green foliage. Ideal for attracting birds into the garden. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Light pruning will help to maintain the shape of the shrub. Evergreen. PVR.

 

Flower Colour: Red
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Habit: Standard
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): stdcm x 100cm

Grevillea Lady O Std

Current Stock Height: STD-50/90cm/HGT-90 c  ? 

Container: 3.3l  ? 

$69.99

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aka Holly

Topiary Ball. One of the most attractive hollies with tiny leaves that form into a dense shrub. This is a small leafed clone. The fruits are small black and shiny. Ideal for hedging or topiary work. Evergreen.

 

Habit: Shrub Dwarf
Leaves: Evergreen , Green
Mature Size (HxW): cm x cm

Ilex Helleri Balls

Current Stock Height: 25/30 cm  ? 

Container: 8l  ? 

$99.99

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aka Curly Leaf Ligustrum

A designer's delight. The unique, undulating dark green leaves of this evergreen shrub are thick and leathery and add architectural interest to any planting scheme. Use as a feature plant in the garden or a special container. Hardy, compact and easy care. Evergreen.


 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m

Ligustrum Rotundifolium

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 3.5l  ? 

$26.99

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Ligustrum Rotundifolium

Current Stock Height: 25/35 cm  ? 

Container: 2l  ? 

$32.99

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Ligustrum Rotundifolium

Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm  ? 

New stock expected Autumn, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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aka Box Honeysuckle

'Box Honeysuckle' is a fast growing evergreen shrub with tiny, oval, deep green, glossy leaves that are perfect for shaping and trimming. Popular for topiary and hedging and presented here as an attractive spiral. Hardy and easy to grow in the garden or a container, prefers a sunny position.

'Box Honeysuckle' or Lonicera does have small creamy fragrant flowers in summer but these are usually removed with regular clipping. To keep your spiral shape trim regularly with sharp secateurs.

 

Flower Colour: Cream / White
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): Topiary

Lonicera Nitida Spiral

Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm  ? 

Container: 8L  ? 

$149.99

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aka Box Honeysuckle

'Box Honeysuckle' - Bushy evergreen shrub with tiny oval deep green leaves. Small creamy white fragrant flowers in summer. Often used as a faster growing Box substitute. Ideal for topiary work and very effective for hedging. Fast growing and hardy. Presented here as an upright standard.

 

Flower Colour: Cream
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Standard

Lonicera Nitida Std 75cm

Current Stock Height: STD-75/HGT 90  ? 

Container: 8l  ? 

$109.99

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aka Chilean Guava or Cranberry

Attractive bronze-green foliage all year round, fragrant pretty white flowers in spring and edible reddish-purple berries in summer. The berries are often referred to as 'Cranberries' but they are not the true Cranberry. Nonetheless they have a nice flavour and are pleasant to eat.

 

Flower Colour: White / Pink
Habit: Standard
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Standard

Myrtus Ugni Std

Current Stock Height: STD-70/HGT-90 cm  ? 

Container: 8l  ? 

$109.99

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Picture of Olea El Greco Std
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aka Olive

This olive from Greece has a nice compact form making a good choice for topiary work. Attractive grey green foliage and small white flowers followed by heavy crops of small fruit that have good oil content. Happiest in the sun with protection from harsh wind. Standard. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Standard
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Standard

Olea El Greco Std 90cm

Current Stock Height: STD-90/HGT-120cm  ? 

Container: 6l  ? 

$109.99

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Olea El Greco Std 3yrs

New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $129.99. Payment on order.

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aka Kohuhu

Native. A dwarf compact form of Pittosporum which has glossy foliage in tones of green and gold. Forms a natural rounded shape without the need for lots of trimming though it is quite happy to have a haircut. Suitable for container planting. Sun or part shade, hardy and evergreen.


 

Flower Colour: Brown / Purple
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 40cm x 40cm

Pittosporum Goldenball

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 2.4l  ? 

$29.99

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Pittosporum Goldenball

New stock expected Beginning of May, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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Picture of Pittosporum Golfball
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aka Kohuhu

Native. You'll love this versatile little plant which forms a dense rounded ball of fresh green foliage that seldom needs clipping. Looks fabulous group planted or makes a natural topiary specimen for court-yard containers. Grows well in sun or part shade. PVR.

Pittorsporums love well drained fertile soil but are remarkably tolerant plants and will adapt to less than ideal conditions. They are hardy and generally healthy.

 

Flower Colour: Brown / Purple
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Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 80cm x 80cm

Pittosporum Golfball

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm  ? 

Container: 2.4l  ? 

$29.99

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Pittosporum Golfball

Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm  ? 

Container: 4.5l  ? 

$44.99

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aka Karo

NZ Native with a compact round growth and silvery-green leaves. Can be used as a low hedging plant; clips well into a tidy form. As a clipped topiary plant this little Pittosporum is suitable for a feature plant or a container specimen. Extremely hardy, will tolerate coastal conditions. Evergreen

 

PVR:
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1.2m

Pittosporum Pot Belly

Current Stock Height: 15/20cm  ? 

Container: 2.4l  ? 

$29.99

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Pittosporum Pot Belly

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 4.5l  ? 

$44.99

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Picture of Pittosporum Silverball
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aka Kohuhu

Native. You'll love this versatile little plant which forms a dense rounded ball of shimmering silver green foliage that seldom needs clipping. Looks fabulous group planted or makes a natural topiary specimen for court-yard containers. Grows well in sun or part shade. PVR.

 

Flower Colour: Brown / Purple
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Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Light
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 80cm x 80cm

Pittosporum Silverball

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

Container: 2.4l  ? 

$29.99

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Pittosporum Silverball

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm  ? 

Container: 4.5l  ? 

$44.99

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aka Germander

Add a touch of the Mediterranean with this informal standard of silvery foliage. Looks wonderful combined with whites or blues. Happiest in a warm, sunny well drained spot. Lavender blue flowers appear throughout the year. Clips well. Suitable for a container. Evergreen.

The secret to your Teucrium std looking good is regular trimming however it is important that your last trim for the summer is done no later than mid March.

 

Flower Colour: Blue
Habit: Standard
Leaves: Evergreen, Light
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): Standard

Teucrium Fruticans Std 40 cm

Current Stock Height: STD-40/HGT-55 cm  ? 

Container: pb18  ? 

$109.99

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