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best flowering cherry trees nz

Looking to add a splash of springtime colour and elegance to your garden? Flowering cherry trees are without a doubt one of the most breathtaking choices for New Zealand gardens. Renowned for their stunning blossoms, graceful form, and adaptability, these trees are a favourite amongst both experienced landscapers and home gardeners. If you’re searching for the best flowering cherry trees NZ has to offer, you've come to the right place. Discover top-performing varieties that thrive in our local conditions and bring a burst of beauty to your space year after year.

An avenue of Prunus 'Pink Perfection' trees with pink blossoms.

Prunus 'Pink Perfection'

Prunus 'Pink Perfection' is a stunning flowering cherry celebrated for its profusion of double pink blossoms in spring. This deciduous tree brings elegance and colour to NZ gardens, with flowers that cover bare branches before the fresh green leaves emerge. In autumn, the foliage turns warm shades of gold and orange, adding further seasonal beauty. With its graceful form and showy flowers, 'Pink Perfection' is a superb feature tree for any landscape.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Prunus 'Jim's Delight' rose pink flowers on a tree.

Prunus 'Jim's Delight'

Prunus 'Jim’s Delight' is a stunning flowering cherry renowned for its spectacular spring blossoms and vibrant seasonal foliage. This small deciduous tree brings a burst of beauty to NZ gardens, showcasing masses of soft pink flowers followed by rich green summer leaves and golden autumn tones. Hardy and low maintenance, 'Jim’s Delight' is an excellent choice for adding elegance and colour to residential or landscape plantings.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Prunus Ukon

Prunus 'Ukon' is a rare and elegant flowering cherry tree admired for its unusual pale yellow green blossoms during spring. This deciduous ornamental...

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Prunus Spire

Prunus 'Spire' is a narrow, upright flowering cherry tree valued for its columnar shape and masses of soft pink blossoms in spring. This elegant tree...

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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...

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Prunus Felix Jury

Prunus Felix Jury is a variety of Flowering Cherry that features masses of large, claret-red blossoms in spring which are held as pendulous clusters...

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Beautiful Prunus 'Shimidsu Sakura' pink and white blossoms.
Prunus Shimidsu Sakura

Prunus 'Shimidsu Sakura' is an elegant deciduous tree celebrated for its abundant pink blossoms that brighten gardens in spring. Its upright growth...

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Prunus 'Pendula Rosea'

Prunus 'Pendula Rosea' is a stunning weeping ornamental cherry tree admired for its cascading branches and masses of soft pink flowers during spring...

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Prunus Southern Gem

Prunus 'Southern Gem' is a beautiful cherry tree prized for its early pink blossoms that herald the arrival of spring. This deciduous tree grows up...

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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...

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Cherry Compact Stella

'Compact Stella' is a popular cherry variety that produces good yields of large, dark red fruit in early summer. The flesh is light red, soft, and...

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Prunus yedoensis

Prunus yedoensis, commonly known as the Yoshino cherry, is celebrated for its profuse white blossoms in early spring. This deciduous tree grows to...

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Prunus laurocerasus

Prunus laurocerasus (Cherry Laurel) is a vigorous evergreen shrub admired for its lush glossy foliage and excellent screening qualities. This hardy...

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Cherry Lapins

The 'Lapins' Cherry produces consistent yields of large, dark red fruit in summer. The flesh is red, sweet, and juicy. It does not require another...

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Eugenia uniflora (Surinam Cherry)

Eugenia uniflora, commonly known as the Surinam or Brazilian Cherry, is a small tree that features new foliage which emerges a bronze colour and ages...

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Cedrela sinensis Flamingo (Toon Tree)

Cedrela sinensis Flamingo is a highly colourful, deciduous tree featuring bright, salmon-pink foliage in spring which ages to cream-yellow, and then...

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Malus Snowbright

Malus Snowbright is variety of Crabapple that features rose-coloured flower buds that open into showy, single, white blossoms in spring just as the...

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Metrosideros excelsa (Pohutukawa) specimen tree with masses of red flowers in a coastal location.
Metrosideros excelsa (Pōhutukawa)

Metrosideros excelsa, commonly known as Pōhutukawa or the New Zealand Christmas Tree, is a coastal evergreen renowned for its brilliant red flowers...

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Melia azedarach (Bead Tree)

Melia azedarach, commonly known as Bead Tree, White Cedar or Persian Lilac, is a fast-growing deciduous tree admired for its feathery foliage and...

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Magnolia Strawberry Fields (Strawberry Fields Magnolia Tree)

Magnolia Strawberry Fields is a stunning deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, semi-double, deep red flowers through late winter and...

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Libertia grandiflora plant with elegant white flowers and lush, dark green foliage.
Libertia grandiflora (NZ Iris)

Libertia grandiflora, commonly known as NZ Iris, is a hardy New Zealand native perennial admired for its elegant white flowers and sword like green...

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Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiata' trees with yellow foliage in autumn.
Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiata' (Tulip Tree)

Liriodendron tulipifera fastigiata, also known as the Upright Tulip Tree, is a stunning deciduous tree admired for its narrow, columnar form. It...

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Magnolia Margaret Helen (Magnolia Tree Margaret Helen)

Magnolia Margaret Helen is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, rose-pink flowers through late winter and early spring. These are...

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Magnolia Amethyst Flame (Amethyst Flame Magnolia Tree)

Magnolia Amethyst Flame is a smaller tree that bears masses of large and showy, bright red-purple flowers in late winter and early spring on the...

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Magnolia JC Williams (Magnolia Tree JC Williams)

Magnolia JC Williams bears masses of large and showy, rose-purple flowers through late winter and early spring. These are borne on the naked stems...

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Fruit Tree Fertiliser (Fruit Tree Fertiliser)

Fruiting plants respond well to fruit tree fertiliser with better quality produce, higher yields, and a much healthier and brighter looking plant...

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Magnolia liliiflora Nigra (Magnolia Tree Nigra)

Magnolia liliiflora Nigra, commonly known as Black Lily, is a stunning tree that bears masses of large and showy, purple flowers from late winter...

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Lagerstroemia 'Best Red' red flowers amidst dark purple foliage.
Lagerstroemia 'Best Red'

Lagerstroemia ‘Best Red’ is a standout crepe myrtle prized for its intense red summer flowers and strong upright tree form. Flowering through the...

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Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu Tree)

Dacrydium cupressinum, commonly known as Rimu or Red Pine, is an iconic and slow-growing tree. The juvenile form features drooping branches densely...

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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics...

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Magnolia Deryk (Magnolia Tree Deryk)

Magnolia Deryk is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, dark red-purple flowers from late winter until early spring. The flowers are...

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Chaenomeles Double Take Orange (Flowering Quince)

Chaenomeles Double Take Orange is a flowering Quince that features masses of orange flowers from late winter. At this time the shrub is an arching...

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Why Choose Flowering Cherry Trees for New Zealand Gardens?

Flowering cherry trees, also known as Prunus species, are celebrated for their showy spring blossoms in hues of pink and white. These trees flourish across much of New Zealand thanks to our climate, rewarding growers with masses of eye-catching flowers, attractive foliage in autumn, and manageable growth habits. Whether you’re creating a feature in your front yard or adding structure to a mixed border, these trees are a wonderful choice for both rural and urban properties.

Top Picks: Best Flowering Cherry Trees NZ

Selecting the right cherry blossom variety makes all the difference. Here are some of the best flowering cherry trees NZ gardeners love for their beauty and reliability:

Prunus 'Pink Perfection'

For those who crave fully double, soft pink blooms, Prunus 'Pink Perfection' stands out as an absolute gem. This medium-sized tree is highly sought after for its impressive spring display. As the season unfolds, ‘Pink Perfection’ graces the garden with abundant, fluffy flowers, followed by lush green foliage that turns rich shades of orange and red in autumn. Its upright shape makes it an excellent choice for driveways and lawn specimens.

Prunus Accolade

Prunus Accolade is another top contender and a popular option for those looking to prolong their spring blossom show. This charming variety produces semi-double pink blooms that cover the branches in early spring, even before the leaves appear. Robust and reliable, 'Accolade' is prized for its graceful arching form and enduring garden performance.

Cherry Dawson

While some cherry trees are prized solely for their flowers, Cherry Dawson offers both ornamental value and delicious fruit. Its soft white blossoms in spring are followed by sweet, dark cherries in summer—perfect for those wanting beauty and productivity in one.

Cherry Compact Stella

If space is at a premium, Cherry Compact Stella is an excellent choice. This compact tree dazzles with showy white blossoms in spring, then produces sweet, dark red cherries. Its manageable size makes it ideal for smaller gardens and containers.

Cherry Montmorency

Cherry Montmorency is celebrated for its prolific white blossoms that herald the arrival of spring. Not only does it bring ornamental charm, but it also yields tart, bright red cherries perfect for baking and preserves.

Planting and Care Tips

For lasting success with the best flowering cherry trees NZ wide, plant in a sunny site with well-drained soil. These trees benefit from annual mulching and summer watering, especially during establishment. Regular pruning can help maintain their shape and encourage healthy branching for an even more impressive blossom display.

Whether you want to create a stunning avenue, a striking specimen tree, or a bountiful garden feature, the best flowering cherry trees NZ nurseries provide can uplift your landscape for years to come. Explore our range and plant your new favourite today.

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