WINTER 2016 35 the nursery and onsite , bulk numbers can be transported easily by holding the trays and not the foliage . This means there is no damage to the plants prior to planting .
Both Kauri Park nursery sites are exposed to almost constant winds , subjecting the plants to a tough environment before they are shipped to market . It is an ideal growing situation and a key factor in assisting with adaptation after transplanting , and to promoting long-term hardiness and health .
“ As a long-established nursery , we value the relationship between the plant producer and the landscape architect ,” says company director Vern Wearmouth . “ Our goal is to ensure that sufficient supply is available to effectively implement a design and realise the landscape architect ’ s creation .”
An example is the Weiti Bay project . Implementation of the project will be 2017 , but the plant list was provided in early 2016 , which has allowed Kauri Park to collect seed from all the correct species in that ecological region , to suit the landscape design plan . Kauri
Park places great importance on eco-sourcing plants , and the key to success is sufficient lead-time .
The reality in eco-sourcing is that a plant propagator must have 12 – 18 months of lead-time to meet the practical requirements . Kauri Park prefers to communicate with landscape design teams about upcoming projects as early as possible , so that the seed-collecting botanists can secure the range of plants that may be required for projects of any size . Kauri Park is now finalising the last of the 2017 seed collection ; this year ’ s seed season is closing as Mother Nature prepares for winter and spring . These seeds will provide the plant source for 2017 and a few species for 2018 . All seeds and plants are tracked by a coding system , from storage right through to the point of delivery .
New Zealand has exciting times ahead and great opportunities for development and associated infrastructure . Kauri Park ia proud to be partnering with the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects with this progress ; and growing and greening New Zealand . �
Find out more about Kauri Park Nursery ’ s unique eco-tray .
“ Our goal is to ensure that sufficient supply is available to implement a design and realise the landscape architect ’ s creation .”
Kauri Park Nurseries has just released a new edition of their popular Commercial Landscaper ’ s Handbook . The new edition provides useful information under thumbnail photos of each species , details on optimum growing conditions and the best landscape design and planting applications .