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Why Choose a Career with Benara Nursery?
- Family owned and operated since 1963
- We take pride in growing quality plants
- Dedicated to the highest standards of Horticulture utilising the latest advances and innovations in plant growth
- Passionately believe in having a positive impact on the world
- EcoHort accredited
- Continued commitment to ongoing sustainability
Our History
Win James, the founder of Benara Nurseries and an inspiration to all Benara employees. Win retired from full-time work at age 83, a truly remarkable example of hardworking ethics. Testament to the family’s ongoing commitment to personalised service, her legacy of attention to detail, extraordinary customer service and a determination to succeed was handed down to the current generation.
Joining Win James full time in the early 70’s, Garry and Ian James’ commitment and drive to succeed, expanded the business into what it has become today; Australia’s largest wholesale nursery. As a family owned and operated horticultural business, we pride ourselves on being plant specialists whilst understanding the needs of our clients, with excellent customer service and professional support, handed down from generation to generation.
Benara Today
Benara Nurseries was established in 1963 and is a Western Australian family owned and managed company, with 4 generations actively involved in the nursery. Combined, the owners have over 200 years of experience in producing plants for the horticultural industry. Today Benara Nurseries employs over 350 staff, including 44 key staff that have been with the company for more than 10 years.
We grow an extensive range of high quality plants, from seedlings to ornamental and native shrubs and trees, through to advanced semi mature trees.
We are the leading destination in plant supply for both garden retailers and the wider landscape industry throughout Australia.
Our Team
Many of our employees are industry specialists in their own right. Our customers know that the high-quality products we supply are backed up with practical, expert service and advice. At Benara Nurseries, people benefit from doing their job in a friendly working environment, where their ideas and experience are recognised. We make sure that our employees are given the support they need to get the job done right, first time. At Benara Nurseries we understand that our staff are our greatest asset. We not only acknowledge, but embrace their input and continue to invest in a workplace environment that provides safety, productivity and opportunity.
