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Exotic fruiting plants

Northwest of Auckland, in the countryside near Helensville, Nestlebrae Exotics was the New Zealand specialist in warm climate fruits, particularly the more unusual and exotic species and varieties. Our knowledge, range, and contacts in this area were unrivalled. However, Nestlebrae downsized and moved to near Kerikeri in October 2011. Only a few fruit species would be carried after the end of 2011.

Hibiscus

John also had a developing interest in hibiscus, a type of plant for the warmer regions of New Zealand. The more he dealt with hibiscus, the more he thought that the plant trade had generally been slow to present many really modern trends alongside the older varieties. This became John's main focus, and when he moved north in late 2011 he hoped to spend the next few years building up a stock of hibiscus, old and new, for sale.

Palms

At Nestlebrae near Helensville we sold palms, and did offer some less common species for collectors. John's practical interest in palms continued in his Kerikeri location. (He had been editor of the Palm and Cycad Society of New Zealand's quarterly journal for seven years, as well as having a big collection of about 170 different species, varieties, or locality type variations.) But, from the end of 2011, Nestlebrae ceased to sell them, although a few plants excess to requirements may be available in 2012.

Ornamentals

We used to also sell quite a few ornamentals, but that also ended in December 2011. As plants become established at Nestlebrae in the north a small range of ornamentals will be offered again.

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We had a large display garden, and a small nursery, along with lots of knowledge about plants from traditional cottage garden favorites to cutting edge subtropicals for northern New Zealand. While memories of that period are retained, from 2012 the focus was to be on hibiscus, plus a few edibles and ornamentals.

		Welcome! Exotic fruiting plants Northwest of Auckland, in the countryside near Helensville, Nestlebrae Exotics was the New Zealand specialist in warm climate fruits, particularly the more unusual and exotic species and varieties. Our knowledge, range, and contacts in this area were unrivalled. However, Nestlebrae downsized and moved to near Kerikeri in October 2011. Only a few fruit species would be carried after the end of 2011. Hibiscus John also had a developing interest in hibiscus, a type of plant for the warmer regions of New Zealand. The more he dealt with hibiscus, the more he thought that the plant trade had generally been slow to present many really modern trends alongside the older varieties. This became John's main focus, and when he moved north in late 2011 he hoped to spend the next few years building up a stock of hibiscus, old and new, for sale. Palms At Nestlebrae near Helensville we sold palms, and did offer some less common species for collectors. John's practical interest in palms continued in his Kerikeri location. (He had been editor of the Palm and Cycad Society of New Zealand's quarterly journal for seven years, as well as having a big collection of about 170 different species, varieties, or locality type variations.) But, from the end of 2011, Nestlebrae ceased to sell them, although a few plants excess to requirements may be available in 2012. Ornamentals We used to also sell quite a few ornamentals, but that also ended in December 2011. As plants become established at Nestlebrae in the north a small range of ornamentals will be offered again. Advice is free We had a large display garden, and a small nursery, along with lots of knowledge about plants from traditional cottage garden favorites to cutting edge subtropicals for northern New Zealand. While memories of that period are retained, from 2012 the focus was to be on hibiscus, plus a few edibles and ornamentals.		We have moved & evolved Hibiscus plants for sale New hibiscus flowers Exotic fruiting plants for sale Where we are