Paten Park Native Nursery

Shopping Guide: Native Plant Nursery

Why You Should Visit

• Expertise and Passion: You'll find a team deeply passionate about native plants. Staff are described as highly knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly, offering great advice.
• Extensive Selection of Natives: The location offers an incredible range of native plants, from grasses to 30-meter trees, including varieties suitable for various environments (arid to rainforest) and even endangered species. You'll discover a wide variety of Queensland natives, with a selection that would take a lifetime to learn!
• Excellent Value: Shoppers can expect great prices, with tubestock being particularly good value. The more you buy, the cheaper the plants become.
• Council Program and Other Perks: You'll find the place participates in free council programs, offering complimentary plants. The location provides extra conveniences, such as portable toilets and umbrellas.
• High-Quality Plants: The plants are described as healthy, and the tubestock are good value. The plants are considered high quality, contributing to a positive shopping experience.
• Unique Experiences: You'll find a quirky and lovely atmosphere, potentially including special events. One such event includes a National Tree Day that features kid-friendly activities, native bush food tastings, and even a sausage sizzle.
• Convenient Services: You'll find the staff can arrange delivery, even across state lines. You can expect plants to be well-packaged.
• Beautiful Setting: The nursery is described as being nestled in a rainforest park.

Why You Might Consider Alternatives

• Limited Parking: Be aware that parking can be limited. Although it wasn't a problem on a gloomy day, this might be an issue during peak times.
• Focus on Natives Only: The nursery specializes exclusively in native plants. If you're looking for non-native varieties, you will need to shop elsewhere.
• Location: The nursery is in Brisbane. If you are not in the local area you may need to shop elsewhere.