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For short term use indoors or outdoors Bay Tree (laurus nobilis) Common name Bay tree Description The bay tree is an aromatic evergreen tree or large shrub with green, glossy leaves, native to the Mediterranean region. It can vary greatly in size and height. This pyramid shaped tree makes a superb tub specimen, hedging plant or topiary sculpture due to its positive response to pruning. Size Medium, Large Light requirement Full Sun -
This plant is only to be used indoorsIndoor/outdoor use
Cauri Pine (agathis australis) Common name Cauri Sometimes spelt with a K - Kauri Description The Kauri is a fantastic specimen for indoors though its true origins are from the rain forests of New Zealand where it grows to an immense height and girth. Its timbers then used for fine furniture manufacture and interior fit outs. It is disease resistant and has adapted well to indoor use. Similar to the grown habit of a Ficus it has small, dark foliage that has a bronze tinge when new, it also produces a light white coating on the foliage which acts as natural sun screen. It can on occasion look like the plant is dusty. Size Medium, Large Light requirement high - full sun -
For short term use indoors or outdoors Cocos Palm (syagrus romanzoffiana) Common name Cocos Description The Cocos palm is a palm native to South America. It is a medium-sized palm, quickly reaching maturity at a height of up to 15 m tall with pinnate leaves. It is very popular as an ornamental tree and much used in urban landscaping. Their main use in the plant hire industry is for beach or Hawaiian Themed Parties. Size Medium, Large Light requirement Full Sun -
For short term use indoors or outdoors Cordyline Electric Star (cordyline banksii ) Common name Cordyline Description Electric Star is a compact, clump forming Cordyline that doesn’t develop a bare single stemmed trunk. Instead it develops side shoots that together with its slightly arching leaves provides a denser foliage plant. Electric Star only grows to 1.2m in height. Their coloured leaves combined with statuesque appearance provide a dramatic visual effect all year round. Their long upright pointed leaves allow you to create great effects formal styled gardens. They contrast superbly with shaped hedges, conjuring a relaxed and stylish look. Size Medium Light requirement Full Sun -
This plant is only to be used indoors Deremensis (dracaena deremensis warnekii) Common name Dero Description A great addition to the Dracaena family as it gives great variation with its white and grey striation down the length of its foliage which can be used to great affect if it is placed alongside deeper green leaf options especially in flox planter troughs. The version known as the Greenie has very dramatic lime green striations and is far more hearty that the usual variety. Size Small, Medium, Large Light requirement medium - high -
For short term use indoors or outdoors Ficus Emerald Green (ficus emerald) Common name Emeralds Description The Ficus Emerald is a good feature option for external entry points. It can be used to soften down external walk ways and can also be used in numbers to create barriers or delineate a pathway or specific area. They have deep green foliage and a mainly upright growth habit, though pruning is required to keep them in check. Size Medium, Large Light requirement Full Sun -
For short term use indoors or outdoors Ficus Exotica (ficus exotica) Common name Weeping Fig Description The Ficus Exotica are good for low level, dense coverage or screening. The drooping branches of the ficus tree lend a sweeping character and the glossy, alternate leaves are solid green and thrive in full sun. A ficus exotica tree can reach varying heights. Where they are required for outdoor use at a short term event or function, we can supply base stands to give them more stability. Size Medium, Large Light requirement Full Sun -
For short term use indoors or outdoors Ficus Lyrata (ficus Lyrata) Common name Fiddle Leaf Fig Description The Fricus Lyrata is a species of fig tree native to western Africa, in ideal situations it can grow to 12 metres. Despite being out of favour for many years they have made a dramatic return, so much so that they are very hard to find in a mature state. The distinct, dramatic foliage shaped like a small fiddle is lush and leathery. With the right conditions they are fast growing and can act as a fantastic feature option. Size Medium, Large Light requirement medium - high -
For short term use indoors or outdoors Ficus Rubber (Ficus elastica) Common name Rubber Tree Description This is another form of ficus. It has large, glossy, oval shaped foliage. In the right light conditions, they grow rapidly and can bush out especially if pruned. Caution must be taken with this plant as the sap can be an irritant, it produces a milky white latex separate from its sap which is carried and stored in different cells. This latex was formerly used to make rubber. Size Medium, Large Light requirement high - full sun -
For short term use indoors or outdoors Ficus Standard (ficus Emerald) Common name Topiary Tree – Lolly Pop Tree – Ball Ficus Description There is a long tradition of Topiary and among the most favoured plant varieties to be used is the Ficus, it can be trained to any form with the most popular being a ball formed atop a single trunk. Their most common use is to frame an entry point or along the aisle in a church for a wedding. They are also commonly used in short term hire at the front entrance of a house that is for sale. Due to their formal look they can be used for either period or modern designed houses. Size Medium, Large Light requirement full sun -
This plant is only to be used indoors Golden Cane (chrysalidocarpus lutescens) Common name Golden Cane Description This form of palm has far denser foliage than most. Its lime green appearance contrast well with its golden frond stems. The amount of light they receive will dictate the tone of green the foliage will display, the greater the amount of light, the lighter green the foliage will become. Because of their dense growth habit, they are most commonly used as a screening option but also make a great stand-alone display when there is suitable space provided. Size Medium, Large Light requirement high -
This plant is only to be used indoors Happy Plant (dracaene fragrans 'massangeana') Common name Chinese lucky plant or Chinese money tree Description A very reliable and multi-faceted variety. As a standalone plant it has great presence with its variegated foliage, it is a real space saver as its growth habit is upright and tight, fantastic in partitioned work station areas where space is at a premium. On Occasion they do produce sprays of fragrant flowers but these need to be removed as the flowers begin to go over as they produce copious amounts of sticky sap. They are fairly disease resistant and like most Dracaenas like to be kept to the dryer side of watering. Size Small, Medium, Large Light requirement medium - high
