Who, How, Where and Why
Q: Do you sell to the public?
A: Yes we also sell to the public. You are welcome to visit us, but please by appointment only. Contact Sandra on WhatsApp 084 504 1775 to set up an appointment. Alternatively please fill in our contact form, clearly stating your need. We will then contact you and send you a quotation.
Q: Where are you located?
A: The Treeshop farm is located in Pretoria, near the Roodeplaat dam.
Q: Why should I source my trees from Treeshop?
A: There are 5 reasons why you should buy your trees from us:
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Treeshop offers a wide range of indigenous species in bag sizes ranging from 20L to 250L
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Species on offer is backed by practical knowledge on their attributes and many years' experience gained by growing them.
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Treeshop can provide advice and recommendations as to which species to plant that will meet your specific needs.
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We are price competitive. This claim is supported by some of or client reviews.
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Treeshop pledges a trusted after sales service in respect of tree care and maintenance.
Treeshop Logistics
Q: Does Treeshop deliver?
Q: Will Treeshop deliver to my location?
​Q: Do you deliver large trees like 100L or 250L bags?
Q: Do you ship small saplings by courier?
Answers to logistics related question:
Treeshop offers delivery across much of South Africa. We deliver ourselves to locations within approximately 180 km of our nursery near Pretoria. This includes greater Pretoria and Johannesburg, as well as towns such as Midrand, Alberton, Meyerton, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging, Sasolburg, Witbank, Middelburg, Groblersdal, Dinokeng, Bela-Bela, and Rustenburg.
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For longer distances, we subcontract deliveries to major South African cities, such as Cape Town, Durban, and Bloemfontein, using trusted long-haul carriers.
Delivery of trees in 100L and 250L bags takes careful planning. We do deliver larger trees provided that the order does not exceed 1.2 ton and the destination is within our delivery zone. Off load at the destination is at one location only. If the order exceeds 1.2 ton, we subcontract delivery. The delivery zone of the contractor will then apply. Loading and handling of 250L bags require special equipment. Long-haul carriers are often not eager to do such work.
Small tree saplings, when available, may be shipped via national courier services.
If you're not sure whether we deliver to your location, contact us with your town or suburb and we’ll advise on the best delivery option.
Financial matters
Q: Can I order trees online and get them delivered in South Africa?
A: Treeshop has an online purchase facility. You can use this to get a budget quote for the trees you intend to purchase. Delivery cost is not automated. It depends on distance, load, and possibly route optimization by combining your order with others.
Expertise, Treeshop's Infrastructure and evidence of services
Q: I am looking for expert advice on which trees to plant in my garden
A: Treeshop has been growing indigenous trees since 2004. We understand the needs and growth attribute of many tree species from a wide spectrum of eco zones. Whether it is watering, fertilization, pruning or pest control on the one side, or growth rate, root growth, mature size and frost hardiness on the other, we at Treeshop can help you.
Q: I am looking for expert advice on which trees to plant for my project
A: Tree planting needs for projects differ from those for gardening. For example: After-plant care for projects is often lacking. Hence more robust trees are preferred; Planting trees for shade in a parking lot poses specific challenges which should be considered before deciding what to plant. Treeshop is geared to offer advice for small, medium and large tree-landscaping projects.
Q: I am looking for a knowledgeable person to address our gardening club on trees.
A: It will be a pleasure for us to address your club. Our experience in germinating seeds will leave your members in awe for nature's ways. We will share with you our experience in planting and maintaining trees. Also for planting trees in pots and their after care.
Q: I need someone to identify the tree species growing on my property.
A: This type of service is not core to our business. But if there is a commercial up-side to such a request, Treeshop will consider it favorably.
Q: What values do Treeshop hold?
A: We believe that the best way to achieve excellence is through focus. This is why we grow and supply trees only, and more specifically trees that are indigenous to Southern Africa. Our mission is to grow the widest possible variety of native species. Groups of species require different climate zones. We achieve optimal growing conditions for these zones by an assortment of large nursery tunnels, computerized irrigation, adaptive plant mediums and integrated pest control.
We strive to follow a scientific approach in everything we do. When a challenge is beyond our expertise, we will seek help from academic/research institutions. This scientific drive comes from one of the founders of Treeshop - Dr. Piet Stoker, entrepreneur, PhD Engineer and Emeritus Professor. He has a thorough understanding of the research process and the ultimate benefit that it offers to our clients.
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The slide show below shows some of Treeshop's infrastructure. These facilities enable us to cultivate and grow tree species over a wide spectrum of ecozones. It also shows evidence of the services we offer.
Gate shows the Treeshop sign board, and Sandra's contact number. This is advertised for the convenience of "drive-in" visitors.
Trees in 250L bags. Treeshop uses a sturdy frame structure to stake its large trees. This aids the upright growth of the tree's main stem.
Loading of a long-haul interlink. A load of 26 x 50L trees on its way to George, Province of West Cape.
Gate shows the Treeshop sign board, and Sandra's contact number. This is advertised for the convenience of "drive-in" visitors.