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Looking for the best plum tree NZ gardeners can plant in their backyard? Whether you’re dreaming of juicy summer harvests, making your own jams, or adding beauty to your orchard, choosing the right plum tree for your space is key. New Zealand’s unique climate is ideal for plums, with a broad selection available for all regions and tastes. From heritage favourites to hardy, disease-resistant cultivars, this guide will help you pick the best plum variety to suit your garden and lifestyle.

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Coprosma 'Plum Hussey'

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Coprosma 'Plum Hussey' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its rich plum purple foliage and naturally dense growth habit. This colourful New Zealand native cultivar adds year round structure, texture, and dramatic contrast to gardens and landscapes throughout New Zealand.

From $17.95

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock, Tropical
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Plum Hawera

The 'Hawera' Plum Tree is a productive deciduous fruit tree grown for its reliable crops of delicious plums and attractive spring blossom. It is well suited to New Zealand conditions and makes an excellent addition to home orchards and edible gardens.

From $404.59

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Fruit Trees
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern
Plum 'Greengage' fruit.
Plum 'Greengage'

The ‘Greengage’ plum tree is a heritage variety prized for its lovely, green-skinned fruit with golden flesh. Renowned for its rich, honeyed flavour...

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Plum Omega

'Omega' Plum Tree is a popular fruiting tree valued for its delicious sweet dark red plums and reliable performance in New Zealand gardens. Flowering...

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Prunus 'Thundercloud'

Prunus 'Thundercloud' is a striking ornamental plum tree admired for its rich purple foliage and masses of soft pink flowers during spring. This...

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Plum Billington

Billington plum trees produce sweet, juicy fruit that ripens early in the season, making them ideal for New Zealand gardens and orchards. These trees...

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Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous' with beautiful purple foliage growing out across a deck.
Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous'

Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous' is a colourful evergreen shrub prized for its rich plum purple foliage and masses of vibrant pink fringe flowers from...

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Black Doris' plums.
Plum Black Doris

The 'Black Doris' Plum is a popular variety that produces large and firm, purple-black fruit. The flesh is dark red, sweet, and juicy. White blossoms...

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Luisa' plum tree covered in yellow fruit.
Plum 'Luisa'

The 'Luisa' Plum is a popular variety that produces good yields of large, yellow-skinned fruit, blushed with red. The flesh is firm, yellow, sweet...

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Spectacular Loropetalum 'Plum Delight' dark purple foliage.
Loropetalum 'Plum Delight'

Loropetalum 'Plum Delight' features spectacularly coloured flowers and foliage. It produces mildly fragrant, pink flowers from winter to spring...

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Ulmus 'Lobel' (Dutch Elm Tree)

Ulmus 'Lobel' is a refined deciduous elm valued for its narrow upright form, dense green foliage, and excellent suitability as an avenue or specimen...

From$557.95
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Carpodetus serratus

Carpodetus serratus, commonly known as the Putaputaweta Tree or Marble Leaf, is an attractive, NZ native tree with spreading branches that host...

From$298.09
Phyllocladus trichomanoides lush green foliage.
Phyllocladus trichomanoides (Celery Pine)

Phyllocladus trichomanoides, commonly called Celery Pine, is a striking New Zealand native tree valued for its unique, celery like foliage and tall...

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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...

From$30.29
Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu) tree juvenile foliage.
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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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...

From$515.35
Melia azedarach tree.
Melia azedarach (Bead Tree)

Melia azedarach (Bead Tree, White Cedar) is a graceful deciduous tree valued for its attractive fern like foliage, fragrant clusters of lilac...

From$387.55
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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A large Beilschmiedia tawa (Tawa tree).
Beilschmiedia tawa (Tawa Tree)

Beilschmiedia tawa, commonly known as the Tawa Tree, is a tall and graceful evergreen native to New Zealand. It is admired for its straight trunk...

From$313.00
Disphyma australe pink flowers and fleshy, green leaves.
Disphyma australe (NZ Ice Plant)

Disphyma australe, commonly known as NZ Ice Plant, is a hardy and attractive groundcover valued for its fleshy, bright green foliage and striking...

From$19.50
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Tree Guards (Tree Guards)

Our tree guards and plant shelters are bio-degradable products that are perfect for using in riparian areas and other exposed positions. They are...

From$5.00
Orange 'Best Seedless' orange fruit with orange flesh.
Orange 'Best Seedless'

The ‘Best Seedless’ Orange is a superb variety prized for its deliciously sweet, seedless fruit and easy-to-peel skin. Perfect for New Zealand...

From$34.95
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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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PB28 Planter Bags (Christmas Tree Bag)

PB28 Planter Bags are a durable and economical option for growing large trees, shrubs, fruit plants, natives, and other mature nursery stock. Their...

From$130.50
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PB60 Planter Bags (Bag For Xmas Tree)

PB60 Planter Bags are a strong and practical option for growing large trees, shrubs, fruit plants, natives, and advanced nursery stock. Their...

From$169.50
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Cloth Tree Tie

Cloth Tree Ties are a soft, flexible solution for securely supporting young trees and plants while they establish. Made from durable cloth material...

From$9.28
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Tree Fertiliser (Tree Fertiliser)

Using tree fertiliser results in plants having better quality foliage, more profuse flowering, stronger stems, and a much healthier and brighter...

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Palm Tree Fertiliser (Palm Tree Fertiliser)

Choosing the correct Palm tree fertiliser is essential for producing better quality foliage, stronger fronds, and a much healthier and brighter...

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Jute Tree Tie

Jute Tree Tie is a natural and flexible option for securing young trees to stakes while they establish. The soft material helps reduce rubbing and...

From$64.67
Plum 'Billington Mariana' fruit on a tree.
Plum Billington Mariana

Billington Mariana plum trees produce sweet, juicy fruit prized for its rich flavour and reliable yield. Perfect for New Zealand gardens and...

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Plum Satsuma

The 'Satsuma' Plum is a highly regarded deciduous fruit tree known for its beautiful spring blossom and abundant harvests of richly flavoured plums...

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Plum Sultan

The 'Sultan' Plum is a reliable deciduous fruit tree grown for its attractive spring blossom and generous crops of delicious plums. Well suited to...

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Coprosma 'Plum Hussey'

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Why Grow Plums in New Zealand?

Plum trees thrive in most parts of New Zealand, producing reliably even in cooler regions. They offer strong growth, modest size, and stunning spring blossoms that attract bees. With the right selection, you can enjoy a plum harvest from early summer right through autumn.

Top Varieties for New Zealand Gardens

Discovering the best plum tree NZ has to offer depends on your flavour preference, intended use, and local climate. Here are some top choices favoured by Kiwi gardeners:

Plum Hawera

Renowned for its sweet, yellow-fleshed fruit and strong cropping, Plum Hawera is ideal for fresh eating and preserves. Hardy and self-fertile, this variety is a standout for both beginner and experienced growers.

Plum McLean

The Plum McLean is a reliable choice for consistent harvests. It produces medium-sized, red-skinned fruit with juicy, sweet flesh. Perfect for eating straight from the tree or using in desserts, this variety is prized for its flavour and robustness.

Plum 'Greengage'

For those who adore old-fashioned, aromatic plums, Plum 'Greengage' holds a special spot among connoisseurs. The small, green, honey-sweet fruit is excellent for eating, baking, and making jams. This heritage favourite offers a unique taste seldom found in supermarkets.

Plum Heard

Plum Heard is another trusted option when searching for the best plum tree NZ wide. It delivers large, reddish fruit with firm, golden flesh. Heard is especially suited to cooler areas and has good disease resistance, making it a low-maintenance yet high-output choice.

Plum Omega

If you want versatility, Plum Omega is a star performer. The clingstone fruit is bold in flavour, with red skin and yellow-orange flesh. Excellent for bottling, baking, and eating fresh, Omega is a staple in Kiwi home orchards.

Tips for Success with Plum Trees

To find the best plum tree NZ gardeners enjoy, consider your local conditions—sunlight, frost risk, and available space. Most plums prefer well-drained soil, annual pruning, and a pollination partner (unless marked self-fertile). Planting multiple varieties can extend your harvest and improve pollination for bigger crops.

Start Your Orchard

Choosing the best plum tree NZ has to offer means better fruit, healthier trees, and a more rewarding garden. Explore varieties like Plum Hawera, Plum McLean, Plum 'Greengage', Plum Heard, and Plum Omega to find your perfect match. With just a little care, you’ll enjoy beautiful blossom displays and delicious homegrown plums every season.

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