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A cherry tree gift is a living, lasting way to celebrate special occasions, let someone know you care, or honour a milestone. Whether you're searching for a meaningful present for a birthday, wedding, memorial, or housewarming, gifting a cherry tree brings beauty and joy across the seasons. Cherry trees enchant with their spring blossoms, lush summer foliage, and, in many varieties, delicious fruit. Their graceful branches and elegant blooms make cherry trees a standout addition to any New Zealand garden, patio, or even a large deck in containers. Choosing a cherry tree as a gift is a memorable gesture, adding enduring value and natural charm to a loved one's space.

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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 to 5 metres tall with a rounded canopy. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, thriving in most New Zealand climates. The tree’s vibrant flowers provide stunning seasonal colour and make a charming focal point for gardens and streetscapes.

From $387.55

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

Prunus 'Ichiyo' is a stunning cherry tree known for its large, double pink blossoms that bloom profusely in mid to late spring. This deciduous tree grows to about 5 metres tall with a broad, rounded canopy. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerant of frost and cooler climates common in New Zealand. Its striking floral display makes it a standout feature in gardens and parks.

From $515.35

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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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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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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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Jute Tree Tie

The Jute Tree Tie is non-abrasive and very popular because it wont cause tree damage. The 50 mm wide fabric is heavy duty and designed to support...

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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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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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Cloth Tree Tie

These soft ties are used for trees, tomatoes, and other plants you wish to keep securely fastened without causing any damage to the plant. Each roll...

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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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Ulmus Lobel (Dutch Elm Tree)

Ulmus Lobel is a variety of Dutch Elm tree grown for its colourful foliage and narrow form. The leaves emerge a fresh green colour in spring, age to...

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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...

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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 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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Cedrela sinensis 'Flamingo' (Toon Tree)

Cedrela sinensis 'Flamingo' (Toon Tree) is a spectacular deciduous tree prized for its striking flushes of vibrant pink foliage that mature through...

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Pear Doyenne du Comice (Comice Pear Tree)

The Comice pear tree (Pyrus communis Doyenne du Comice) is regarded as having the best flavour of all the pear varieties. It bears green skinned...

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Acer platanoides Princeton Gold (Princeton Gold Maple Tree)

Acer platanoides Princeton Gold is a variety of the commonly known, Plane-Leaved Maple, and is a medium sized tree with fantastic foliage. The leaves...

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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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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...

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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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Why Choose a Cherry Tree Gift?

Gifting a cherry tree is the perfect way to mark life's most precious moments with a growing symbol of hope and renewal. In New Zealand, cherry trees are treasured for their ornamental beauty and, in some cases, mouth-watering fruit crops. Unlike traditional cut flowers or hampers, a cherry tree gift keeps on giving year after year, becoming a centrepiece in the recipient's garden and reminding them of your thoughtfulness each season. Cherry trees vary from purely ornamental varieties to fruiting cultivars, giving you options for every type of recipient and garden.

Cherry Tree Gift Varieties

There's an ideal cherry tree gift for everyone, from pink-clouded flowering cherries to classic fruiting types. Choose a celebrated ornamental like the Prunus Shimidsu Sakura for its graceful spreading branches and frilly white blossoms—a dreamy choice for anyone who loves spring colour and pollinator-friendly planting.

If you'd like your cherry tree gift to offer a harvest, consider productive fruiting varieties. The Cherry Bing is a popular choice, renowned for its large, sweet, deep red fruit and hardy nature. The Cherry Oblacinska offers tart, juicy cherries ideal for baking, preserving, and snacking right off the tree. For gardens where space is at a premium, Cherry Modesto offers a compact and versatile option, providing reliable crops of flavourful fruit on a manageable tree.

For someone who appreciates something a little different, the Eugenia uniflora (Surinam Cherry) is an excellent alternative. Though not a true cherry, its unique ribbed fruit and striking autumn foliage make it a conversation piece that fits perfectly in subtropical gardens or as an unusual gift for adventurous gardeners.

Cherry Tree Gift Ideas and Occasions

A cherry tree gift suits a wide range of special events. Mark anniversaries or weddings with a flowering cherry—symbolising love and new beginnings. Welcome a new baby or remember a loved one with a tree that grows alongside cherished memories. Housewarmings, retirements, or thank-yous are made memorable with a fruiting cherry tree, promising the recipient sweet rewards in years to come.

Caring for a Cherry Tree Gift

Presenting a cherry tree as a gift is made easy in New Zealand’s climate, where these trees flourish in most regions. Whether planted in a sunny lawn, a border, or a large patio container, cherry trees are generally low-maintenance and long-lived. Provide your recipient with simple care advice: choose a well-drained, sunny spot, water regularly during establishment, and prune after flowering for shape and health. Fruiting types appreciate a balanced organic fertiliser in spring.

If you want inspiration on which cherry tree variety would make the perfect cherry tree gift, browse our range online. From the breathtaking Prunus Shimidsu Sakura to classic fruiting favourites like Cherry Bing, Cherry Oblacinska, and Cherry Modesto, you’ll find a living gift to delight any gardener or loved one.

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