More than 30 years of excellence
Welcome to Du Roi Group of Nurseries
For more than plants!
The Du Roi Group of Nurseries is strategically positioned to drive innovation and growth in the fruit production industry across South Africa, Africa, and beyond. With state-of-the-art, accredited facilities located in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and the Western Cape, Du Roi plays a pivotal role in maintaining the global competitiveness of several key fruit sectors, including citrus, banana, avocado, mango, litchi, granadilla, and more.
Our Vision
Our vision is to enhance the sustainability of the fruit production industries, both locally and internationally, through pioneering advancements in plant propagation and genetics. By pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence, we aspire to not only lead but redefine global standards in plant cultivation. Through our unwavering commitment to research, technology, and sustainability, we aim to cultivate a future where our products not only thrive but contribute to the health and prosperity of the industry and communities worldwide.
Our Mission
Culture of excellence | Continuous development | Collaboration
By prioritizing the needs of our clients and nurturing our talented team, we aim to forge impactful partnerships that drive innovation and sustainable growth. Our relentless pursuit of quality and customer satisfaction guides every aspect of our operations as we strive to exceed expectations and set new benchmarks for success.
Our Businesses
With more than 200 years of combined nursery experience, invaluable cross-pollination takes place within the group, and knowledge and expertise are shared to the benefit of its diverse clients.
Du Roi Nursery
With its 35 years of excellence, Du Roi Nursery specializes in the production of recommended citrus cultivars and rootstocks from certified material. It is the biggest establishment of its kind in Southern Africa. With over 9 hectares of grow-out structure (under shade and under cover), Du Roi Nursery can annually produce more than 1,5 million citrus trees.
Du Roi Laboratory
Specialists in the production and global distribution of high-quality, elite selection disease-free, virus-indexed and high-yielding tissue culture banana plants. With more than 30 years of experience and ISO 9001 certification for the management system for the production of banana tissue culture plants, Du Roi Lab delivers over 6 million banana plants to clients in some 35 countries.
Du Roi Multiplant
The company specializes in the production of sub-tropical crops, such as macadamia and mango, as well as the micro-propagation of guava, pomegranate, litchi and granadilla plants. The company also possess the technology and genetics to produce dragon fruit, kiwi and casuarinas. The plants can be produced in a different format that are suitable for local and international growers.
Du Roi Halls Nursery
From its high-tech greenhouse structures equipped with precision heating systems, Du Roi Halls Nursery supplies the industry with more than 200 000 clonal avo trees per annum. It is certified by the SA Avocado Growers Association and enjoys 5-star accreditation from the Avocado Nurseryman’s Association.
Cederberg Tree Nursery
Our Western Cape based nursery specializes in the propagation and distribution of field-ready commercial citrus cultivars. It lies within a Greening free and Citrus Black-Spot free area and is fully accredited by the South African Citrus Improvement Scheme, which means all trees are certified and disease-free
Our Global Footprint
Ask us about global exports and superior technical service.
Our History
It all started in 1989, when Abraham van Rooyen (founder member and current CEO) established Du Roi Nursery from a previously quarantined facility called Kathnic Nursery. Since then, the Du Roi Group has expanded to include businesses in the Northern and Southern regions of South Africa, focusing on the commercial production and distribution of plants of various agricultural crops, including citrus, banana, macadamia, mango, guava, pomegranate, litchi, granadilla, avocado and more.