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31st August 2009, (0 Comments)
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Wholesale nursery in Paarl supplies trees for Africa
A 42 hectare nursery of 120 000 perfectly grown and irrigated trees lined up with military precision into blocks according to species, is a spectacular sight, and is changing the nursery landscape in South Africa.
Just Trees, a wholesale specimen container grown tree nursery, situated in the lush valleys outside Paarl, has revolutionised the traditional nursery business, with its modern, scientific approach and massive scale of operations.
Carl Pretorius, Managing Director of Just Trees, explains that the tree market has grown substantially in recent years and that demand has outstripped supply.
“With South Africa’s current infrastructure and property development backlog, landscapers and developers, golf courses, wine estates and municipalities, need large quantities of healthy trees of a consistent size and quality.”
Just Trees has contributed many trees towards South Africa’s preparations for the 2010 World Cup. According to the City of Johannesburg’s official website, the Johannesburg City Parks aims to plant more than 300 000 trees in the area before the event takes place.
The team at Just Trees rigorously maintains the quality and consistency of all their trees in stock, as the quality of the final product enhances the impact of landscaping. Their trees are grown in 10L, 40L, 100L, 400L and 1000L recyclable containers for easier handling and they currently have approximately 50 species in stock.
Just Trees started after Carl visited Twinlakes Tree Nursery in Dallas in September 2004 and met with the South African owner Deon Dekkers. His tree business, which spans 1300 acres and stocks approximately 500 000 trees, dwarfed anything Carl had seen in South Africa, and convinced him to bring the modern business model home.
He approached local horticulturist Bruce Stewart to help develop the nursery and set up the business with co-directors Peter Ethelston and Oliver Ryder.
Carl sourced all the ingredients, Bruce brought the horticultural knowledge and Pete supplied the financial backing, I just had to work. Within three years they transformed the Paarl farm into a state-of-the-art nursery.
The Just Trees business approach, service ethic and product quality has become the key point of difference in building a reputation and client base. “We are still relatively new entrants in this market but our business is driven by integrity and honesty and these elements aid us in fulfilling our ultimate goal: To be the supplier of the highest quality trees in South Africa and to be able to deliver in the quantities that are required,” says Pretorius.
And their customers are seeing the difference. Chris Inkson, Pearl Valley Golf Estate comments, “The quality of the trees is outstanding compared to other nurseries and the stock is uniformed and consistent. They are my best supplier.”
Miles Agar, Landscaper says: “I am very satisfied with their service, as their deliveries are always on time. They are absolute professionals in their field.”
Alan Dawson, Residential Landscaper: “It is refreshing and a pleasure to work with wholesalers that are so accommodating. Just Trees’ service and delivery match the outstanding quality of their trees. Bruce is an incredible horticulturist who knows how to grow top quality trees. Andrew ensures that the trees are delivered on time, to the right destination and in great condition.”
Nico van Biljon, Marina Landscaping: “The service that I’ve received from Just Trees and the quality of their trees is nothing other than brilliant. The fact that I live in Johannesburg makes it quite difficult to obtain good quality trees, but I have never experienced any problems with delivery deadlines or service when dealing with Just Trees. The company really is ‘Tops’ in its market.”
Jaco Jordaan, Planning Partners Landscape Architects: “Just Trees has a brilliant range of trees that is very reasonably priced. The team at Just Trees is very competent and highly professional and always delivers on time.”
Just Trees is registered selected supplier with SALI (South African Landscaping Institute).
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