flowering cherry tree varieties nz
Flowering cherry trees are a beloved feature in New Zealand gardens, gracing spring landscapes with their vibrant blooms and elegant forms. If you’re searching for flowering cherry tree varieties NZ, you’ll find an inspiring selection perfect for every garden style and climate. Whether you want a dramatic avenue of blossom or a compact centrepiece, there’s a flowering cherry tree to suit. Read on to explore standout varieties, tips for growing them successfully, and recommended selections for New Zealand’s unique conditions.
Cherry Dawson
The 'Dawson' Cherry produces large, black coloured fruit in summer. The fruit has red flesh that is sweet with a lovely flavour. It requires another variety planted alongside (“a pollinator”) to produce good fruit yields, such as 'Early Rivers' or 'Stella'. This deciduous tree grows upright to about 5 m tall and 3 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. Cherries require a cold winter to set fruit, hence they are less suited to regions where winters tend to be mild. The 'Dawson' Cherry is commonly used for fruit production and makes an attractive tree in its own right.
From $432.79
Prunus Accolade
Prunus Accolade is a variety of Flowering Cherry that features masses of semi-double flowers. The frilly and pink blooms are borne in clusters through spring. This deciduous tree grows with a vase shaped habit bearing green foliage which develops yellow and orange tones in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 6-8 m tall and 3-4 m wide. Prunus Accolade is a stunning tree that is commonly used in avenue plantings, grown as a specimen, or included in a mixed planting.
From $299.92
