A bare-root seedling nursery at 230 Kamahi Road East, near Edendale in Southland, Leithfield Nursery grows planting stock and has done so for more than 30 years. It is owned and run by Graeme and Dyann Dodds. The nursery sells to customers across New Zealand, and its website says the seedlings are grown for the conditions they will meet on the planting site. Southland's mild summers and cool winters are described as ideal for hardening the seedlings so they settle in well.
The nursery asks customers to plan and order early, because demand for seedlings can be high and early orders help make sure stock is available. Enquiries about planting needs can be made by phone on 027 243 4338. The nursery's stated aim is to supply strong, healthy seedlings that are ready to plant out.