Fourth-generation family business Easy Big Trees is the South Island’s largest supplier of mature trees and plants and boasts over 100 years of horticultural expertise.

The Harrison family began growing plants in Southland in 1918 and today their extended collection of natives, deciduous trees, fruit trees and shrubs stretches across 24 hectares with a collection of more than 300 different tree and shrub varieties.

“ We don’t just grow trees and plants. Our team nurtures a world of beauty to suit a variety of gardens and properties for clients across the South Island,” says sales and marketing director Barney Harrison. “Cherry blossoms, sculptural maples,  towering oaks and New Zealand natives are some of the specimen trees we cultivate with care before being planted out across a range of gardens, streetscapes and landmarks nationwide.”

Easy Big Trees specimens grace some of Central Otago’s largest and most extensive residential and commercial projects including the award-winning Wings Over Water property in Queenstown and Ayrburn near Arrowtown.

“Each of these projects is a testament to the transformative power of thoughtfully curated greenery and it’s truly rewarding to see our trees shaping such inspiring gardens”, says Barney. “They create a living canvas  that will continue to evolve with time.”

The Southland nursery supports sustainable practices, carbon sequestration and biodiversity preservation through its growing and planting practices.

“The nursery’s influence reaches far beyond the aesthetic. Our trees contribute to community wellbeing ensuring healthy ecosystems for generations to come.”

The company delivers to the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago region on a weekly basis with people encouraged to visit the nursery which is open daily throughout the week.

“Our team welcomes customers to view and handpick their favourites from a wide range of trees,” says Barney. “Orders or requests for quotes can be placed by telephoning or emailing our office. Delivery is available New Zealand wide, making it seamless to access our catalogue of plants from anywhere in the country.”