cherry plum tree edible
The cherry plum tree is a popular choice for New Zealand gardens thanks to its ornamental beauty and delicious, edible fruit. But is the cherry plum tree edible and how can you best enjoy its offerings? Whether planted for the attractive spring blossoms or the tangy fruit that follows, this versatile tree is a rewarding addition to home orchards and edible landscapes. In this guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about the cherry plum tree's edibility, safe consumption, and tasty uses, as well as highlight a few other delicious options for your garden.
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. This deciduous fruit tree also provides attractive seasonal colour. Well suited to New Zealand gardens, 'Dawson' Cherry is an excellent choice for home orchards and edible landscapes.
From $425.89
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 to become dark green. The somewhat dense foliage is adorned with star-shaped, red fruits during summer. It typically grows to 6 m tall and 3.5 m wide, but can be trimmed as necessary. Eugenia uniflora is commonly used for hedging and screening, planted as a backdrop for smaller plants, grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, or maintained in a container.
From $50.99
