Grow-On trees for landscapers

Landscape designers and contractors, councils, developers, schools, farmers doing revegetation and keen home gardeners.

Price per tree by size and species. Larger, well-shaped trees sell for more, and repeat orders from landscapers can give steady sales once you have stock ready.

• Plant knowledge and care
• Watering and pest management
• Building relationships with trade buyers

• Growing to saleable size takes months to years, so cash is tied up in stock
• Check your state's biosecurity and plant movement rules and any nursery accreditation expected by buyers
• Avoid species listed as weeds in your state
• Council approval may be needed for a home-based or farm-gate business, check locally
• Public liability insurance and reliable water supply
• Losses from heat, frost or disease if care slips

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much tubestock you buy and your growing setup. These are estimates. Trees take months to years to reach saleable size, so cash is tied up in stock.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the number and size of trees you sell to trade buyers. These are estimates only and will vary with your stock and sales.

Check your state's biosecurity and plant movement rules, and any nursery accreditation buyers expect. Avoid species listed as weeds in your state. Check whether council approval is needed for a home-based or farm-gate business, and public liability cover.