Fronds is a large specialist Nursery, Specialising in New Zealand FernsNew Zealand Ferns
If you’re looking for New Zealand ferns, you’ve come to the right place! We are a specialist nursery offering an extensive range of native New Zealand ferns. We also stock a wide selection of exotic ferns.
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Explore the nursery
Browse the available range by category, then select exact grades and quantities for your enquiry.
A simple enquiry journey
From plant list to a helpful reply
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Browse by category
Explore the catalogue and open the plants that suit your project.
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Choose grades
Select the available grades and quantities to add them to your enquiry list.
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Send your enquiry
Your plant choices carry into the contact form so Fronds can reply about availability, pricing and delivery.
Whether you’re looking for a few small ferns to complete a quiet corner of your garden, or a large specimen Tree Fern to create an impressive landscaping feature, we can help.
In addition to ferns we also offer a wide range of premium specimen trees and shrubs, including Magnolias, Flowering Cherry trees, Maples, and many more. Browse our Products section or if you’re near Cambridge, call in and see what’s currently available.
We also stock an extensive range of large-grade Citrus trees. All of our citrus trees are grown in 25 litre bags and are typically sold only after around 18 months of growth, ensuring you receive a healthy, mature plant.
Whether you’re creating a new garden or adding instant impact to an existing one, we’re always happy to help with plant selection – ask for Darren or Craig.
About Fronds
Fronds NZ Ltd is a specialist fern nursery based in Cambridge, New Zealand, approximately 140 km south of Auckland. We supply wholesale ferns, large-grade specimen trees and shrubs to retail nurseries, landscapers and garden centres throughout New Zealand. Our nursery spans approximately 2.5 acres of shade house, with between 35,000 and 45,000 ferns growing at any one time.
Many of our ferns are sustainably sourced from pine forests under an approved permit system. As these forests are harvested, the ferns would otherwise be destroyed. Instead, they are carefully rescued, replanted at our nursery and grown on before being supplied throughout the country.
Alongside our fern collection, we grow large-grade native and exotic specimen trees, with a particular focus on Maples and Prunus. We also stock mature fruit trees, including over 25 varieties of citrus, as well as Feijoas and Persimmons.
Growing specialist ferns for over 35 years
Fronds is proudly one of New Zealand’s largest specialist fern nurseries. As more New Zealanders recognise the importance of preserving our unique native landscapes, ferns continue to be a popular choice for home gardens, public spaces and landscape projects throughout the country.
New Zealand ferns are also gaining international recognition for their distinctive beauty and versatility.
Call in and see what we have
Open Monday to Friday · 8.30am–5.00pm · Closed on statutory holidays.
We’re always happy to assist and advise on plantings.
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Product navigation
Our plant list is alphabetical. Select Products to see the complete range, or choose a category such as Ground Ferns or Citrus to narrow the catalogue.
Pricing and availability
Because customer requirements vary widely, standard pricing and availability are not listed online. Add the plants you are interested in to an enquiry, include your details and notes, and send it to the Fronds team.
Ordering within New Zealand and exporting
Smaller grades are generally sent by courier. Larger grades use specialist plant transporters or freight companies. Fronds will obtain a delivery quote and agree the freight charge and date before finalising an order.
South Island freight can be expensive, but Fronds can obtain a quote on request. International export is not currently available because of the difficulty of removing unwanted pests before shipment.
Plant care and planting
Most ferns prefer shade, protection from wind and consistent deep watering. Free-draining, compost-enriched soil and mulch help roots remain cool and moist. Avoid overwatering the crown and avoid fertilisers that may burn roots.