about sun trees
founded in 1987 by barry gush, sun trees has been selling container-grown trees for 35+ years through which it has grown in size, quality and experience to the point where we are now one of the leading tree nurseries in south africa. our premium services which are derived through artistic ingenuity, rigorous research and conscientious application are generally comprised of our three differentiating factors large trees, expert tree planting services and our client first approach.
our specialties
large trees
we stock the widest selection of large & extra-large trees in gauteng. trees ranging up to 4000L size which are bound to reconstruct whichever landscape they are planted in, from the moment the tree is planted.
delivery & planting
sun trees has decades of experience, lifting, transporting and planting all sizes and types of trees in a manner that ensures the best outcome for the tree.
treescaping
designing and implementing a design for the planting of trees for private and commercial landscapes. such that it maximizes the utility of the tree and considers the futureness of the plant by ensuring it is planted in a sustainable fashion.
WE TRANSFORM LIVES AND LANDSCAPES EXPONENTIALLY FOR THE BETTER THROUGH TREE ESTABLISHMENT [FOREVER]
We are wholehearted about tree planting
Meaning our passionate, prayerful, intelligent and energetic love for trees is implanted in your landscape
Growth requirements
Planting hole preparation
Operations/logistics
Planting & post-planting
our mission
to shape built and man’s natural environment with trees.
our purpose
to unlock the power of trees to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.
our tenet
trees are beings which yield passion, pervade prayer, raise intelligence and return energy.
our tree nursery
founded in 1987, sun trees has been selling south african trees for 35+ years through which it has grown in size, quality and experience to the point where we are now one of the leading tree farms in south africa. our premium services which are derived through artistic ingenuity, rigorous research and conscientious application are generally comprised of our three differentiating factors large trees, expert tree planting services and our client first approach.
interpretation of our logo
the top two limbs have tree crown significance – the bottom two limbs have tree root system significance
the north-east limb has a rising sun connotation – the south-west limb has a setting sun connotation
there is also a butterfly image which is a good association with wildlife gardening
sun rays radiating outwards
leaf whorl symbolism
crown formation symbolism
root system symbolism
four seasons symbolism
the life cycle of a tree