prunus varieties
If you're searching for beautiful prunus varieties to enhance your New Zealand garden, you've come to the right place. The Prunus genus includes a stunning selection of ornamental cherry, plum, and almond trees admired for their breathtaking spring blossoms, autumn colour, and versatility in the landscape. Whether you're interested in classic cherry blossom displays or bold-leaved ornamentals, there's a prunus variety that's perfect for your outdoor space. With so many unique shapes, sizes, and flower colours, exploring prunus varieties allows you to find the ideal match for your style and climate.
Prunus lusitanica
Prunus lusitanica, commonly known as the Portuguese Laurel, is a large shrub that is widely grown across the world. It features dark red stems that bear lush, dense, and dark green leaves. The white flowers are small and fragrant, followed by small, dark purple berries. It typically grows to 5 m tall and 4 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Prunus lusitanica is an excellent plant for a large garden. It is commonly used as a backdrop for smaller plants, planted for screening and shelter, used for topiary, or included in a “white” garden. Landscape designers favour Portuguese Laurels for their elegance and versatility.
From $29.63
Prunus Amanogawa
Prunus Amanogawa is a variety of Flowering Cherry that features masses of pale-pink flowers through spring. The mildly fragrant, semi-double flowers are borne in clusters and literally coat the tree. The foliage emerges a yellow-bronze colour in spring, ages to become mid-dark green, then develops orange and red tones in autumn before falling. It grows with a columnar habit to about 5 m tall and 2 m wide. Prunus Amanogawa is a stunning tree and is commonly used in avenue plantings, added to cottage gardens, used to border to an entrance, grown as a specimen, or added to a mixed planting.
From $343.89
