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cherry fruit tree nz

Cherry fruit trees are a popular choice for New Zealand gardeners who love sweet, juicy fruit straight from the backyard. The unique climate in NZ allows home growers from Northland to Otago to enjoy reliable cherry harvests each summer. With proper variety selection and care, a cherry fruit tree NZ can thrive in both urban and rural gardens, bringing beauty in spring with delicate blossoms and delicious cherries in late spring through midsummer.

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Cherry 'Compact Stella'

'Compact Stella' Cherry is a compact sweet cherry tree that produces generous crops of large dark red cherries with rich sweet flavour. Its manageable size makes it ideal for smaller gardens, patios, and home orchards without sacrificing productivity.

From $425.89

Suited to regions: Alpine, Temperate
Plant type: Fruit Trees
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Cherry 'Dawson'

'Dawson' Cherry is a productive sweet cherry tree valued for its attractive blossom, reliable crops, and delicious dark red fruit with rich flavour. The spring display of white flowers is followed by generous harvests of cherries that are ideal for eating fresh and using in desserts.

From $425.89

Suited to regions: Alpine, Temperate
Plant type: Fruit Trees
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 5.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Cherry 'Rainier'

'Rainier' Cherry is a premium sweet cherry variety renowned for its large golden yellow fruit with a bright red blush and exceptionally sweet...

From$404.59
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Cherry 'Lapins'

Lapins' Cherry is a highly regarded sweet cherry variety that produces heavy crops of large glossy dark red fruit with exceptional sweetness and...

From$340.69
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Eugenia uniflora

Eugenia uniflora (Surinam Cherry) is an attractive evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its glossy foliage, colourful new growth, white flowers...

From$50.99
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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...

From$399.95
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Prunus 'Felix Jury'

Prunus 'Felix Jury' is a stunning flowering cherry renowned for its spectacular display of large double pink blossoms in spring. The abundant flowers...

From$349.95
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Prunus 'Falling Snow'

Prunus 'Falling Snow' is an elegant flowering cherry that produces masses of brilliant white blossoms in spring, creating a spectacular display in...

From$399.95
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Prunus 'Kiku Shidare Zakura'

Prunus 'Kiku Shidare Zakura' is a graceful weeping flowering cherry that creates an unforgettable display of large double pink blossoms in spring...

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Persimmon 'Fuyu' orange fruit on a table.
Persimmon 'Fuyu'

Persimmon 'Fuyu' is a highly prized deciduous fruit tree that produces crisp, sweet, non astringent fruit with outstanding flavour. Spectacular...

From$299.95
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Plum 'Santa Rosa'

The 'Santa Rosa' Plum is a popular deciduous fruit tree renowned for its attractive spring blossom and heavy crops of juicy, sweet flavoured plums...

From$404.59
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Pear 'Doyenne du Comice'

Pear 'Doyenne du Comice' is a premium deciduous fruit tree renowned for producing exceptionally sweet, juicy pears with outstanding flavour and a...

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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
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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...

From$404.59
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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...

From$99.29
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Quince 'Smyrna'

'Smyrna' Quince is a popular heritage quince variety that produces large fragrant golden fruit with outstanding flavour for cooking, preserving, and...

From$270.40
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Fruit Tree Fertiliser

Fruit Tree Fertiliser is specially formulated to support healthy growth, strong root development, and productive fruiting in a wide range of fruit...

From$16.95
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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
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Pear 'Taylors Gold'

Pear 'Taylors Gold' is a premium deciduous fruit tree renowned for producing sweet juicy golden pears with exceptional flavour and texture. A...

From$404.59
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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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Apple 'Fuji'

'Fuji' Apple is a world renowned apple variety prized for its exceptionally sweet flavour, crisp texture, and excellent storage qualities. The...

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Feijoa 'Apollo'

Feijoa 'Apollo' trees produce tasty, medium-sized fruit in late autumn. This evergreen shrub typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide but can be...

From$35.81
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Apple 'Braeburn'

Apple 'Braeburn' is one of New Zealand's most popular apple varieties, renowned for its crisp texture, balanced sweet tart flavour, and excellent...

From$404.59
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Apricot 'Sundrop'

Apricot 'Sundrop' is a delicious apricot tree valued for its sweet golden fruit and attractive spring blossom display. This deciduous fruit tree...

From$404.59
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Apple 'Wandin Glory'

Apple 'Wandin Glory' is a productive dessert apple grown for its crisp, juicy fruit with a well balanced sweet flavour. The attractive apples ripen...

From$425.89
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Apricot 'Trevatt'

Apricot 'Trevatt' is a popular apricot tree valued for its delicious sweet fruit and attractive spring blossom display. This deciduous fruit tree...

From$404.59
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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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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...

From$340.69
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Apricot 'Garden Annie'

Apricot 'Garden Annie' is a compact apricot tree prized for its sweet juicy fruit and attractive spring blossom display. This deciduous fruit tree is...

From$404.59
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Apple 'Granny Smith'

'Granny Smith' Apple is one of the world's most popular apple varieties, valued for its crisp texture, refreshing tart flavour, and excellent keeping...

From$404.59
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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
Cherry 'Compact Stella'

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Why Grow a Cherry Fruit Tree in NZ?

Growing a cherry fruit tree in NZ offers rewarding benefits. Well-chosen varieties are suited to New Zealand’s temperate climate, producing abundant fruit for fresh eating, baking, and preserves. Cherry trees add year-round interest to your garden, from spectacular spring blooms to lush summer foliage, and even provide striking autumn colour. They’re also relatively low maintenance, requiring just seasonal pruning and good airflow to minimise disease risk.

Best Cherry Varieties for NZ Gardens

Selecting the right cherry variety is essential for success. Some top-performing options include:

If you’re interested in ornamental cherries with show-stopping blossoms, consider Prunus Accolade. While not a fruiting cherry, it offers outstanding spring displays and makes a dramatic focal point in any landscape.

For gardeners looking to expand beyond traditional cherries, Eugenia uniflora (Surinam Cherry) provides a unique subtropical fruiting option, thriving in warmer spots around NZ and producing tangy, vitamin-rich red fruit.

Planting and Caring for Cherry Fruit Trees in NZ

Location is key for a cherry fruit tree NZ. Choose a sunny, well-drained site, ideally with shelter from strong winds, as cherries dislike waterlogged roots and exposed locations. Most cherries need a pollinator, so consider planting two compatible cultivars or select a self-fertile type such as Cherry Compact Stella or Cherry Lapins.

Regular watering during dry spells boosts fruit development, while an annual mulch with compost or aged manure keeps trees healthy. Prune in late summer to maintain a strong framework and reduce disease risk.

Experience the Joy of Homegrown Cherries

Whether you’re an experienced fruit grower or new to backyard orcharding, there’s a cherry fruit tree NZ to suit your space and taste. Explore our wide range, from classic Cherry Dawson to compact, easy-care options like Cherry Compact Stella and robust Cherry Lapins. Plant today and look forward to your own crop of luscious, homegrown cherries right here in New Zealand.

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