Western Red Cedar
Thuja Plicata
Fast growing tidy compact conical evergreen trees, high value reddish/brown durable timber. Best planted in shady to semi shady moist areas, not drought hardy, will need to be watered in dry weather.
Naturally Durable, Grown in NZ
Protecting the environment is at our core.
Cedarland is focused on being a highly sustainable, environmentally friendly company with a small carbon footprint. That's why we supply quality untreated, naturally durable timber grown here in New Zealand — providing building projects throughout the country with alternatives to treated timber, which contains highly toxic chemicals namely copper, chromium and arsenic.
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Sustainably Grown
Naturally durable timber grown here in NZ — no chemical treatment, no toxic preservatives.
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Low Carbon Footprint
Locally grown and processed, keeping transport emissions minimal and our footprint small.
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Treated Timber Alternatives
Copper, chromium and arsenic-free building materials for healthier homes and sites.
Replanting & Woodlots
Trees for replanting, in partnership with Greenleaf Nurseries.
Cedarland works in with Greenleaf Nurseries, which sells thousands of trees to landowners, councils, farmers, developers, companies and more NZ-wide. We offer trees for replanting woodlots, forests, erosion control and shelterbelts — naturally durable, excellent quality, high-value timber species grown for New Zealand conditions.
Cypress Ovensii
Cupressus Ovensii
Fast growing evergreen conical shape trees, very hardy trees, can handle droughts and are canker resistant. Can be planted in a woodlot or also makes a great shelterbelt. Quality timber which is a light colour, naturally durable & strong.
Lawson Cypress
Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana
Fast growing evergreen compact conical shape trees, best planted in shady to semi shady moist areas and watered in dry weather. Excellent quality light colour, naturally durable, structural timber.
Deodar Cedar
Cedrus Deodara
Fast growing, evergreen conical shape trees, drought hardy, will grow in harsh conditions, quality naturally durable, highly scented, stable timber.
Japanese Cedar
Cryptomeria Japonica
Fast growing evergreen trees, drought hardy, will grow in harsh conditions, quality naturally durable, lightweight timber.
Douglas Fir
Pseudotsuga Menziesii
A tall, evergreen conifer native to western North America — the traditional North American Christmas tree. Snow tolerant. Prefers cool, moist, well-drained sites; good shelter. Widely planted around the world for its timber — highly regarded for its superior strength, toughness, durability and decay resistance. Pinkish timber. First introduced to New Zealand in 1859 and commonly used for amenity and farm plantings.
Other species — including Oak, Elm, Larch, Spruce, Walnut and Fir — are also fast-growing tree species with high-value timber qualities. Enquire for availability and guidance on species suited to your site.
Planning a woodlot or shelterbelt?
For all your replanting inquiries, please email Greenleaf Nurseries directly — our partner for tree supply and planting guidance.
