Neat Nursery Hedge Rows & Special Memorial Trees

At Easy Big Trees, it really does take a team to keep our nursery looking sharp and to deliver the right trees for your needs.

Here’s how it all comes together:

Hedge Trimming Cupressus Leylandii EBT Front Gate

In the middle of Winter, Peter from Bruce Dickens Hedge Cutting arrives at our gates. With years of hedge-cutting experience, he shapes our Cupressus leylandii rows into neat, even barriers. Those hedges not only make our nursery look its best on our aerial fly-over, but they also protect young stock from the Antarctic winds.

Take a moment to watch this short video showcasing stunning aerial views:

That is 60 acres of hedge totalling 12km of hedging.
(A weeks’ worth of careful trimming for Peter)
For the extended versions, click below:

Hedge Trimming Cupressus Leylandii Bruce Dickens

Behind Peter, our plantsmen and nursery staff are busy too, pruning, watering and preparing trees for delivery. Many of our Cupressus leylandii come from a select genetic line of the original Cupressus macrocarpa which we have from the original farm block homestead, which is now our nursery adding to its heritage over 120 years ago. As you will see on your visit. So you know you’re getting proven, hardy trees, suited to New Zealand conditions. We grow and supply these shelterbelt trees across Southland and Otago.

Hedge Trimming Cupressus Leylandii Bruce Dickens 3

Local growers have long known that the “R-free” months (May through August) are ideal for planting new rows – roots establish faster, and protection is in place before Spring gales arrive.

If you’re planning a shelterbelt or screening hedge, please get in touch for current sizes and availability: [email protected]

On a special note:

Peters Special Tree

We recently worked with Peter again – this time to plant a winter-flowering Kōwhai (Sophora) as a memorial tree. We’re honoured he chose us for this personal tribute and were especially touched by Peter’s message. A beautiful memorial to his late wife.

Planting a Tree of Remembrance
Harry Winter planting tips: One way to keep your hands warm in Winter is to keep them busy with some planting! It might sound like a strange time to do this but we’re operating on nature’s timeline here, and nature is making sure the soil is moist, while keeping bugs and plant diseases at bay. Your new plants will appreciate the time getting used to their new home before Spring kicks in.
Harry Winter Fruit Tree Pruning Tips: It's true alright. Some work now will reap a bountiful harvest next Summer, when you really do get to enjoy the fruits of your labour. The key is to stick to the 3 D's of pruning, getting rid of anything that's dead, diseased or damaged. Go about your work on a dry day and wear a few layers, so you can take them off as needed. Different fruit trees need to be pruned slightly differently but in general, just remember to not get too carried away. Trimming back by about 20% is a good rule of thumb.
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